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Defence budget for uniforms and diets alone up by LKR 75 Bn

Based on the 2024 budget estimates, expenditure on uniforms and diets in the defence sector is projected to increase by a significant LKR 75 billion, a 258 percent rise compared to 2022.

How much Does Sri Lanka Allocate for the Defence Sector ?

The allocation for the Ministry of Defense is significantly higher than the allocation for Ministry of Health over the years in Sri Lanka. Over the last two years allocation for Ministry Defence has been more than doub...

Has the Government Fulfilled its Policy Promises in the Defence Sector Through the 2021 Budget?

The National Policy Framework: Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour is the government’s official policy document. As such, the government is bound to implement the policies mentioned in this policy document. For the majority of...

Budget 2021: Defence

The 2021 Budget Debate for the Ministry of Defence is happening today (3 Dec). This year, Budget proposals for the Defence Sector amounts to LKR 23,250 Mn. Here are all the budget proposals relating to the defence sector.Extract from the Budget Speech 2021 ...