Sri Lanka, July 9 -- A pre-budget discussion regarding the review of projects implemented under the budgetary allocations for 2026 for the Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Ministry, and the budget proposals for 2027, was held at the Presidential Secretariat with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in attendance on Tuesday (7).
During the discussion, the President stated that the Government's objective is to build a robust social security network based on a formal measurement system that can assess whether every family unit receiving benefits under social welfare schemes is truly being empowered.
The President emphasised that a scientific programme to eradicate poverty must be implemented by integrating funds cur...