Concessions for the tourism industry have been approved by the government.

The government has approved giving relief to tourism workers, particularly those who have been afflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

During today's weekly cabinet meeting, cabinet members remarked that the relief allows every


employee to participate in service in a proportionate manner.

As a result, the government has approved awarding additional benefits of 50% of the total or Rs. 14,500/- from monthly wages to employees who wish to remain at home, as well as payment of contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees Trust Fund (ETF) by the employees for the said portion of salary, etc., until June 30, 2021.Travel restrictions imposed on international aircraft around the world, notably in the Middle East, have severely hampered tourism in the country.

As a result, the Cabinet Ministers have decided to give their permission to the Labour Minister's precautions being implemented from July to December 2021.