Here is a list of the main topics and sections covered in the “Budget 2026” speech. There is no section dealing with post was reconciliation and justice.
- Introduction and Overview
- Economic and political reforms
- Macroeconomic stability and achievements
- Strategic Objectives of the 2026 Budget
- Sustainable and inclusive economic growth
- Export diversification
- Debt sustainability
- Strengthening the production economy
- Eradicating rural poverty
- Promoting digitalisation
- Medium-Term Macroeconomic Path
- Private Sector and Investment-led Economic Growth
- Investment-friendly environment
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
- SME development
- Promotion of Tourism Industry
- Modernisation and Digitalisation
- Strengthening the Research and Development Sector
- Continuous Programme of Clean Sri Lanka
- A Nation United National Operation
- Drug control and rehabilitation
- Prison reforms
- Supporting the Disabled Community
- Education and Training
- A Healthy Population for a Developed Country
- Sustainable and Inclusive Development
- Community Development Councils
- Eradicating poverty
- Uplifting the Living Standards of Estate Workers
- Regional Development
- Investing in the Silver Economy (Elderly population)
- Empowering Women: Nutrition, Safety, and Economic Opportunities
- Providing Relief to Sri Lankans Abroad
- Mitigating the Human-Elephant Conflict
- Promoting Drama, Performing Arts and Literature
- (Includes reference to reconciliation and national identity)
- Promotion of the Media Sector
- Developing Sports Culture
- Economic Sovereignty and Food Security
- Agriculture and livestock
- Fisheries industry
- Irrigation and Water Supply
- Urban flood control
- Drinking water supply
- Sustainable Infrastructure Development
- Public transportation
- Road development
- Road safety
- Energy Sector
- Green energy
- People-centric energy transition
- Effective Utilisation of Underutilised Buildings and Structures
- Supply Chain Development
- Ports and airports
- A New Approach to Urban Development
- Waste management
- Local government expenditures
- Animal welfare
- A Safe Home for Every Individual
- Housing for low-income, estate, displaced, and vulnerable groups
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- Modernisation of the Public Service
- Recruitment, digital access, vehicles, statutory payments
- Salaries and Pension in the Public Sector
- Salary and pension commission
- Allowances and benefits
- Fiscal Discipline and Macroeconomic Stability
- Revenue measures
- Tax reforms
- Borrowing limits
- Conclusion
- Reflections on governance, reforms, and national unity