Srilanka, March 6 -- The Government is planning to introduce a pension scheme for those working in the tourism and fisheries sector, two areas which have a high concentration of informal workers.

Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe informed Parliament yesterday that a contributory pension scheme is scheduled to be introduced this year (2025) for those engaged in the tourism sector.

The Deputy Minister said that a special social welfare programme is also planned for those who are involved in the tourism sector. In response to a question raised by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Hesha Withanage during the Committee Stage Budget debate, Deputy Minister Ranasinghe said that 100 tourist attractions are presently being identified ...