Hon. (Ms.) Ambika Samivel,— To ask the Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure ,—(1)
(a) Will he inform this House —
(i) whether he is aware that plantation workers are vulnerable to wild animal attacks, snake and wasp bites, and chemical hazards;
(ii) whether complaints have been received regarding such incidents;
(iii) if so, of the number of complaints received in the last five years, separately; and
(iv) of the measures that have been taken to ensure the safety of the employees from the said hazards?
(b) Will he also inform this House —
(i) whether he is aware that plantation workers are subjected to verbal, physical, or other forms of harassment by employers at work;
(ii) whether any legal action has been taken to prevent such harassments; and
(iii) if not, whether legal action will be taken in this regard in the future?
(c) If not, why?
Asked Date
2026-02-18
Asked by
Hon. (Ms.) Ambika Samivel, M.P.
Ministry
Plantation and Community Infrastructure
Legislature
Tenth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
First Session
The answer is given in sinhala language.
Answered Date
2026-02-18
Answered by
Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna, M.P.
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