Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a new Fishermen's Pension Scheme aimed at providing enhanced social security and financial benefits to members of the fishing community.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the scheme offers several significant advantages.

Contributors who pay their premiums on or before the due date will be eligible to receive a monthly pension from the age of 60.

Those who have paid at least 75% of the required contributions will continue to receive a monthly income corresponding to their contribution amount from the age of 60, without cancellation of pension benefits.

Contributors who have completed between 25% and 75% of the required payments will be eligible ...