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New Employees' Pension Fund to be established
Sat, Mar 13, 2010, 10:49 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.
Mar 13, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Treasury Secretary Dr. P.B. Jayasundara has said that a new Employees' Pension Fund will be established with the next budget.
Dr. Jayasundara addressing a meeting held at the Sugathadasa Stadium Friday had told the representatives of trade unions it was anticipated that once the fund was set up employees would have an opportunity to enjoy a fixed income even after retirement.
He had also noted that the government was committed to the welfare and protection of the working people at all times.