An agreement was signed this morning (30) between the Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) and the Government at the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure to increase the daily wage of plantation workers to Rs. 1,750.
The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Ministry Secretary Prabath Chandrakeerthi, officials of the Wages Board, and other relevant representatives.
In line with the 2026 Budget proposal, it was decided to increase the current daily wage of Rs. 1,350 by Rs. 400. Under the agreement, Rs. 200 of the increase will be borne by the plantation companies, while the remaining Rs. 200 will be contributed by the Government, bringing the total daily wage to Rs. 1,750.
The revised wage structure will come into effect from 1 January 2026.
Arrangements have been finalised for the Government to release its contribution to the regional plantation companies upon receipt of employee attendance records for January, which are scheduled to be submitted on 3 February.
Additionally, plantation companies have provided employees’ bank account details, and all necessary procedures have been completed to ensure that the Rs. 200 government allowance is deposited directly into workers’ accounts.
