President meets District Coordination Committee Chiefs

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Gathers proposals for Budget 2026; Allocations to prioritise basic and urgent public needs

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday met with Chairpersons of District Coordination Committees and senior officials of the Finance Ministry to gather proposals and ideas for the Budget 2026.

During the meeting, President Disanayake emphasised the importance of prioritising the basic and urgent needs of the people at the district level in the preparation of the upcoming Budget.

Extensive discussions were held on the development projects currently underway across various districts. The dialogue focused on identifying essential infrastructure requirements and other critical development needs, and ensuring their implementation through the forthcoming Budget allocations.

Among those present were Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana, Senior Additional Secretary to the President Russell Aponsu, Department of Public Finance Director General E.A. Rathnaseela, and Department of National Budget Assistant Director General M. Anoma Nandani, along with other senior officials from the Finance Ministry.