Govt to Allocate District-Level Funds & Resettle 13,000 War-Displaced Families 📈

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced major development and public service measures at a two-day District Secretaries’ conference in Colombo. • Infrastructure & Finance: The upcoming 2027 Budget will allocate dedicated, separate financial funds for each district. This will enable immediate repairs to roads, bridges, and public buildings approved by District Coordinating Committees. • Resettlement & Housing: The Government plans to resettle 13,000 conflict-displaced families over the coming year. Abandoned housing projects will be completed following proper assessments, ensuring no encroachment on protected forest lands. • Public Sector & Administration: Building an efficient public service is a priority. The government will focus on rationalizing unproductive institutions and filling key vacancies in essential sectors like health, education, and the Government Analyst’s Department. • Agriculture & Welfare: Key operational discussions included strengthening the Aswesuma welfare program, establishing a direct mechanism to grant tax concessions on agricultural equipment to farmers, and expediting approvals for leasing State lands. _Note: Based on official government announcements at the District Secretaries' conference._