Parliament Receives 2026 Appropriation Bill; Total Government Expenditure Set at Rs. 4,434 Billion
The Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year 2026 was presented to Parliament today (26) by the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando.
Gazetted on September 18, the Bill outlines the allocation of funds for government expenditure in the upcoming financial year. This marks the second budget to be presented by the National People’s Power (NPP) government. According to the Bill, total government expenditure for 2026 is projected at Rs. 4,434 billion.
The Ministry of Finance is set to receive the largest allocation, amounting to Rs. 634 billion. The Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government has been allocated Rs. 618 billion, while the Ministry of Public Administration will receive Rs. 596 billion.
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