Minimum daily wage of plantation workers increased to Rs. 1,700

The minimum daily wage in respect of the workers engaged in Tea Growing and Manufacturing Trade has been increased to Rs. 1,700. 

A gazette extraordinary has been issued in this regard in pursuance of the powers conferred on the Commissioner General of Labour, by an order made by the Minister of Labour under section 33(1) (a) the Wages Boards Ordinance (Chapter 136).

Addressing a May Day rally held in Kotagala, President Ranil Wickremesinghe made this announcement and said this wage increment will come into effect from today (May 01).