The government has proposed several relief measures for public sector employees under Budget 2027, including salary increases, higher allowances and additional pension benefits.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that Rs. 110 billion has been allocated to implement the final phase of the public sector salary increase introduced in 2025.

The Budget also proposes the following benefits:

– Doctors: DAT allowance increased from Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 95,000.
– Nurses and paramedical staff: Special duty allowance doubled from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 12,000.
– University academics: Monthly academic allowance increased by Rs. 25,000.
– Police officers: Additional Rs. 10,000 monthly food and accommodation allowance.
– Prison officers: Risk allowance doubled from Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 16,000.
– Grama Niladharis: Travelling allowance increased from Rs. 1,600 to Rs. 4,000.
– Executive officers: Eligible transport allowance doubled from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 100,000.
– Armed Forces: Increased daily food allowances.
– Pensioners: Additional Rs. 2,500 monthly interim allowance for those who retired between 2020 and 2024.

Most allowance increases will take effect in April or July 2027, while certain increases will be implemented in two phases, with the remaining portion paid in 2028. (Newswire)