President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is commencing a series of review sessions at the Presidential Secretariat to assess progress on the 2026 Budget proposals, with initial focus on the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is launching a structured review process to evaluate how 2026 Budget proposals are being implemented across government ministries, according to NewsFirst. The initiative began at the Presidential Secretariat with the president presiding over the sessions.
The opening meeting concentrated on the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. Officials used the session to discuss progress and address implementation challenges related to budget allocations in this portfolio.
Beyond immediate budget review matters, participants are also expected to engage in preliminary planning discussions for the 2027 Budget proposals, suggesting the meetings serve a dual purpose of assessment and forward planning. A separate review session focusing on the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government was scheduled to follow.
