A USD 77 million project will be launched to restore historic buildings in the Colombo Fort area and develop the location into a major tourism zone, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced in the 2027 Budget.
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a capital expenditure allocation of Rs. 131 billion for the maintenance and development of Sri Lanka’s public healthcare system under the 2027 Budget.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed an allocation of Rs. 80 billion in the 2027 Budget for the first phase of a major railway electrification programme covering three key railway lines.
A new Domestic Air Terminal is to be constructed at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) next year at a cost of Rs. 800 million to facilitate international passengers travelling to domestic destinations.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced an allocation of Rs. 67.7 billion for interest subsidies and refinancing facilities in 2027 to support businesses, women-headed households and entrepreneurs across several sectors.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a record allocation of Rs. 487 billion for the development and modernisation of Sri Lanka’s road and railway infrastructure.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced plans to extend internet access to every school in Sri Lanka, including approximately 4,000 primary schools that currently remain without connectivity.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced increased financial support for teacher trainees and further investment in school infrastructure and digital facilities as part of the Government’s education reform programme.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a Rs. 3.5 billion relief package to encourage the installation of battery storage systems among rooftop solar users in Sri Lanka.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced plans to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Excellence Centre at Wijerama Mawatha to strengthen Sri Lanka’s national AI capabilities and promote the responsible use of the technology.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said digital transformation is a key requirement for improving governance, increasing the efficiency of public services and modernising Sri Lanka’s state institutions.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a series of major investments to strengthen Sri Lanka’s energy security, including upgrades to the national electricity grid, improvements to fuel infrastructure and measures to encourage renewable energy adoption.
