President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that, despite current financial constraints, the 2026 budget has been allocated based on national priorities, stressing that Ministry Secretaries and public officials must ensure these funds are used with maximum efficiency for the people’s benefit. President Dissanayake noted that although significant funds had been allocated for capital expenditure, many development opportunities were denied to the people because previous state machinery failed to use the resources effectively and deliver the expected progress. He further noted that, in some instances, budget preparations were influenced by the notion of “unspent funds,” which hindered proper utilization. The President emphasized…
President AKD calls for efficient use of 2026 Budget funds
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