Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the government plans to allocate around Rs. 2,000 billion for capital expenditure in the upcoming year. He made the announcement while attending the inauguration of 14 carpeted road development projects in the Kalutara District under the Integrated Road Investment Program (iRoad).
He also said the government allocated about Rs. 1,350 billion for capital expenditure this year. He noted that state revenue increased significantly in 2025 and 2026, with total revenue reaching Rs. 5,500 billion in the previous year. He further said export earnings reached a record level, while foreign remittances and the tourism sector continued to improve.
Kalutara road development progresses under road programme.
The minister said authorities launched development work on 14 rural roads in the Kalutara District with financial support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Sri Lanka. He explained that the iRoad programme aims to strengthen rural and regional road networks across the country.
He added that the government approved Rs. 550 million this year for rural road development in the district under both provincial and central government funding. He also said officials allocated Rs. 100 million for the construction and improvement of bridges and culverts in Kalutara. In total, the government set aside around Rs. 2 billion for road and related infrastructure development in the district.
Economic growth supports infrastructure investment.
The minister said stronger state revenue supports increased investment in infrastructure development projects. He pointed to higher export earnings, rising foreign remittances, and continued growth in tourism as key factors contributing to economic improvement. He added that these developments help the government expand development programmes and strengthen regional connectivity across Sri Lanka.
