The monthly food and accommodation allowance for police officers is set to increase by Rs. 10,000 from July 2027 under proposals announced by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in the 2027 Budget.
Presenting the Budget in Parliament Yesterday (12), the President said the increase was intended to help police officers meet rising food and accommodation expenses while carrying out their duties.
Rs. 9.5 billion for police modernisation
Meanwhile, Rs. 9.5 billion has been allocated for the digitalisation and modernisation of the Sri Lanka Police, including the upgrading of major police institutions and training facilities.
The funding will support the modernisation of the National Police Academy, development of the Police Hospital in Narahenpita and the Police Training School in Attidiya, as well as the construction of a Police Sports Complex in Mirihana.
The allocation will also cover improvements to facilities and infrastructure at Special Task Force camps in Gonahena, Kurunegala, Arantalawa, Kegalle and Kirindiwela.
A further Rs. 200 million has been proposed for feasibility studies and preliminary plans to construct a new administrative building in Colombo. The proposed facility is expected to bring together police divisions currently operating from rented premises at different locations.
15-storey CID building proposed
The Government has also allocated Rs. 500 million for feasibility studies and preliminary planning for a proposed 15-storey building for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Colombo Fort.
The building is expected to provide modern facilities to investigate emerging forms of crime, including cybercrime and financial fraud.
President Dissanayake also announced plans to introduce new uniforms for police officers in June 2027. The uniforms are expected to be suited to Sri Lanka’s climatic conditions and equipped with modern technological devices.
Rs. 180 million for drug rehabilitation centres
A further Rs. 180 million has been allocated to improve infrastructure at the Senapura and Kandakadu rehabilitation centres.
