Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry calls for proposals for Budget 2019

Jan 24, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Finance Ministry calls upon all stakeholders including the general public to make their proposals for the Budget 2019 before the February 11 as their contribution to ensure introduction of a successful budget targeting building a strong Economy and an Enriched country. The Finance Ministry expects to mould the public policies in accordance with the aspirations of the community under the theme of democracy, reconciliations and development, which are the main three pillars of this government. This will be a performance-based budget and necessary allocation for projects will be made available on the basis of the action plan prepared and submitted by the respective ministries. The Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera will present the Budget 2019 in the Parliament on March 05, aiming at building an enriched country with a strong economy. Accordingly, professionals, scholars, the general public and those who are engaged in the sectors of manufacturing, services and the agriculture are requested to send in their proposals for the budget before February 11 to reach the following address. Director General, Dept. of Trade & Investment Policy, Ministry of Finance and Mass Media, The Secretariat, Colombo 01. Or it could also be emailed to bdgtpro@mo.treasury.gov.lk