New pension plan for children

Irangika Range

The Sri Lanka Social Security Board (SLSSB) unveiled a new pension plan which enables parents to contribute and ensure benefits for their children under 18 years.

This new pension plan called "Arakshawa" was launched in celebration of the International Day of Girl Child to fulfil the social responsibility of ensuring social security.

Accordingly two children who passed Grade 5 Scholarship examination with high marks were granted this pension by First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa at a ceremony held to mark the International Day of the Girl Child at the BMICH recently.

An SLSSB spokesman said this is a worthy investment that parents can make on behalf of their children.

Accordingly, parents can make a deposit for their children under 18 years and the children will be eligible for the pension after attaining 18 years.

The pension will be paid at the age of 60.

Parents of those who like to contribute to the pension plan on behalf of their children can obtain more information by calling 011-2369151,2369141 and 2369321.