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Social security benefits to be introduced for all workers over 55 years Featured

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Social security benefits will be extended to all workers aged 55 and above across vaious industries Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara announced revealing that that the Cabinet has approved a proposal to provide those benefits.

This initiative includes the preparation of necessary legal provisions, which will be developed alongside the “Garusaru” program, he said.

Addressing the press briefing titled “Collective Path to a Stable Country” held at the President Media Centre (PMC) today (28), Minister Nanayakkara highlighted the government’s commitment to social security and labor rights.

The Minister further responded to criticisms about the lack of mental freedom to celebrate festivals, noting that the current government, led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has restored the environment for celebrating Vesak, Poson, Esala and Christmas

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