The National People’s Power (NPP) government has appointed 37 advisors to support the President, the Prime Minister, and seven Cabinet ministers.
The information was provided to Parliament in response to a question raised by opposition lawmaker Dayasiri Jayasekara.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has named 10 advisors for the Ministry of Digital Economy and 14 for the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education.
All advisors serving the President and Prime Minister work voluntarily, with no salaries or allowances, while the Prime Minister’s advisory team is composed entirely of education specialists.
Additional appointments include three advisors each for Industries Minister Sunil Handunnetti and Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake, and two for Science and Technology Minister Prof. Krishantha Abeysena.
Single advisors were appointed for Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala, Agriculture Minister K. D. Lalkantha, Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendige, Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, and Provincial Councils Minister Prof. Chandana Abeyratne.
While most advisors serve without pay, three receive government salaries, allowances, and official vehicles.
The advisor to Minister Samarasinghe earns Rs. 227,695 per month with a fuel allowance of Rs. 46,695.
Minister Patabendige’s advisor receives Rs. 213,635 monthly, along with a vehicle and Rs. 47,685 for diesel, while Minister Abeyratne’s advisor Ashoka Peiris earns Rs. 117,150, plus a living allowance of Rs. 17,800 and Rs. 46,695 for fuel.
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