Economist Criticizes Poverty-Level Wages in Sri Lanka’s Private Sector and Calls for Urgent Reforms
Top economist Dr. Anila Dias Bandaranaike has raised concerns over the viability of the low wages offered by Sri Lanka’s private sector, revealing that entry-level salaries for degree holders range from Rs.30,000 to Rs.40,000—barely enough to meet the minimum income required to stay above the poverty line. Speaking at a panel discussion hosted by the
