Allowances for armed forces personnel : Update from Defence Ministry

August 30, 2024 at 9:02 AM

Steps are being taken to change the current system of providing ration allowances to armed forces personnel, State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon announced.

Addressing the media on Thursday, State Minister Tennakoon said that, accordingly, the ration allowance of the Tri-Force personnel will be added to their monthly salary from next January.

He further said that this move will enhance their financial status and also increase financial transparency and accountability. (Newswire)