Concerns were raised at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education stating that when those from the teacher service being absorbed into the In-Service Advisor service there is a disparity in the pay grade promised and the pay grade actually given. Thus, when being absorbed as an In-Service Advisor, the aggrieved parties stated that what they receive is below the Salary earned.
The State Minister for Primary Industries Chamara Sampath Dasanayake announced that the exports of gems and jewellery have generated an income of USD 315 million from January of this year until now.