Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a dedicated Rs. 500 million allocation in the 2027 Budget to advance the comprehensive development of the sacred city of Anuradhapura, focusing on enhanced pilgrim facilities, road rehabilitation, and robust waste management while preserving its unmatched Buddhist archaeological heritage.

Presenting the 2027 Budget in Parliament today (12), the President emphasized Anuradhapura's profound national and international significance. While the Urban Development Authority estimates the master development cost at Rs. 8.2 billion backed by a Rs. 1.076 billion allocation from the Central Cultural Fund for 2027 alongside the new Rs. 500 million budget infusion the entire progra...