Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- 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 took place in the presence of Ministry Secretary Prabath Chandrakeerthi, officials of the Wages Board, and other representatives.

In line with the 2026 Budget proposal, it was decided to raise 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 provided by the Government, bringing the total daily wage to Rs. 1,750.

The revised wage will be effecti...