Mon Oct 07 23:33:57 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lankan Government to Consider Salary Increase for Public Servants in Budget
**Colombo, Sri Lanka** – The Sri Lankan government will consider a salary increase for public servants in the upcoming budget, according to Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Vijitha Herath.
Speaking at a press conference today, Minister Herath said the decision on whether or not a salary increase is feasible will depend on the country’s current financial situation. The proposed amount of the increase and whether it will be implemented in phases will be discussed and determined during the budget submission process.
“The government’s policy is to increase salaries for public servants,” Herath emphasized, but highlighted the need to evaluate the financial feasibility and practicality of such a move.
The announcement follows ongoing discussions about the need for a salary increase for government employees who have been affected by the country’s economic crisis.
The budget is expected to be presented to Parliament in the coming months, where the government will outline its fiscal plans for the next year, including the proposed salary adjustments for public servants.
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