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The 8th of October is designated to honour retired government employees. This day recognizes those who devoted their vibrant and dynamic youth to the advancement of the nation, celebrating them with great pride and profound respect.

The invaluable contributions of those who formed the backbone of the country's workforce must always be acknowledged. It is our duty as a department to guarantee a fulfilling retirement for them by addressing their social, economic, health, and spiritual needs, bestowing greatest honour upon retired government employees.

It is our primary obligation to ensure that pensioners receive their pension benefits on or before the 10th of each month. The Department of Pensions has effectively fulfilled this mission for more than fifty years.

The department has dedicated significant effort over the past few years to enhance the flagship public sector social security initiative, the "National Pension Scheme," elevating it to international standards through the implementation of digital technology strategies and innovative communication methods.

All benefit payment systems, including pensions, have been streamlined for greater simplicity.

We aim to enhance the process of pension receipt by leveraging digital systems at every stage. We also intend to implement comprehensive social security policies that encompass the informal sector, acknowledging the prevailing economic and social realities

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The Pension Department was founded in 1970 as an "A" Grade Department responsible for disbursing pensions to Central Government employees, Provincial Public Services, Armed Forces personnel, and Judicial Officers.

The extensive mandate of the Department of Pensions guarantees social security benefits for a substantial segment of the population. The department administers various forms of pensions, including Pensions, Widow's Pensions, Male Widow's Pensions, Orphan's Pensions, Disabled Orphan's Pension, Military and Armed Services Pensions, compensation, one-time gratuity, death gratuity, and gratuity for government employees.

I regard it as an honor to serve as the Director General of the Pensions Department for nearly eight years during the previous decade, a time marked by the integration of digital technology strategies and communication processes in the pension payment system, encompassing all relevant aspects.

In our pursuit to enhance the utilization of Information Technology within the payment process, we have successfully transitioned numerous phases of the pension payment procedure to an online platform. The ongoing simplification of all benefit payment systems, including pensions, is progressing as planned. This initiative will ensure that the systems can be sustained without interruption to the payment process, even in challenging circumstances.

The government is designating over Rs 435 billion from the national budget for the year 2024. By the 10th of each month, retirement benefits are disbursed to more than 720,000 active retirees, often without an understanding of the intricate payment process involved.

The transformation of the National Pension System presents an ongoing challenge. Even the most influential countries globally are progressing towards sustainable social security frameworks that remain insulated from financial pressures, whether arising from public or private sector involvement.

It is important to remember that we have made efforts to direct the government's focus towards the actions required for the essential reforms needed to align the centuries-old pension system with contemporary realities

We are dedicated to ensuring that retirement is a vibrant and fulfilling phase of life, and I extend my best wishes for a joyful and healthy retirement to the entire retired community of Sri Lanka.

A Jagath D Dias

Director General of the Department of Pensions

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The advancement of Sri Lanka's national retirement policy, which serves not only the retiring government officer but also their beneficiaries, represents a significant accomplishment for the nation.The advancement of Sri Lanka's national retirement policy, which serves not only the retiring government officer but also their beneficiaries, represents a significant accomplishment for the nation.

The Justice, Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, Local Government, and Labour Ministry is tasked not only with ensuring the prompt disbursement of pension benefits but also with creating all necessary conditions for pensioners to engage as active social contributors and esteemed members of society.

The Department of Pension, as part of the government institutions under this ministry, consistently integrates digital technology and adapts to social changes. Its initiatives aimed at streamlining the pension payment system deserve recognition.It is my belief that achieving efficiency in public service is not solely an objective in itself; rather, it also represents a respectful acknowledgment of the retired community within this the country.

We are dedicated to enhancing the stability of the National Pension System and safeguarding pension entitlements.We emphasize our commitment to improving the stability of the National Pension System and protecting pension rights. On this occasion of National Pensioners' Day, I extend my best wishes to the entire retired community for a healthy and fulfilling retirement.

S Aloka Bandara

SecretaryMinistry of Justice, Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, Local Government, and Labour

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