Security Forces pension increased by 20% [October 19 2010]

By Uditha KUMARASINGHE in Parliament

Chief Government Whip & Water Supply & Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawarene told the Parliament today that the officers & soldiers of the three Armed Forces had been paid 65% of their pension & this had now been increased to 85%.

The Minister added that the increment was granted in accordance with the pledge made in "Mahinda Chinthana" manifesto.