Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to pay an annual allowance of Rs. 7,500, inclusive of both the teachers' allowance and uniform allowance, to educators serving in registered religious schools affiliated with the Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Christian, and Catholic faiths.

Religious education plays a vital role in guiding society toward spiritual development, the Cabinet Spokesman said.

Therefore, it has been recognized providing teachers' allowance and uniform allowance to encourage the teachers serving in religious schools without any personal expectations to obtain their undisturbed service as well as for the progress of religious education essential for the betterment of the society.

Accordingly, from ...