President Dissanayake announces allowance hikes and 121,000 public service recruitments for 2027
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President and Minister of Finance Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced on Saturday that the 2027 budget will increase essential public service allowances, with some selected allowances rising by 100 percent. He will present the budget to Parliament on November 12.
Speaking at the National Trade Union Conference in Colombo, Dissanayake explained that a full public sector salary increase cannot be expected, though wage relief measures for the private sector are also included in the budget.
Dissanayake stated that 121,000 people will be recruited into the public service in 2027 through competitive examinations, emphasizing that appointments will be based on merit and expertise rather than simply filling numbers.
He added that measures have secured uninterrupted fuel and gas supplies, and proposed drafting a new agreement on plantation company leases beyond 2042 to protect workers' rights.
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How the story developed
- தHarsha de Silva criticized the budget for lacking structural change and maintaining previous expenditure levels.
- සිOpposition Leader Sajith Premadasa accused the government of concealing economic data and manipulating budget figures.
- EසිதPresident Dissanayake presented the 2027 budget featuring investment relief and solar energy incentives.
- EසිதPresident Dissanayake reviewed final budget proposals with Treasury officials before the parliamentary presentation.
