Appropriation Bill 2027: NPP estimates expenditure at over Rs. 4992 billion

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, September 27, 2026

The National People’s Power government has introduced the Appropriation Bill for 2027, proposing government spending of over Rs. 4.99 trillion with significant increases for key ministries such as Finance, Public Administration, and Health. This budget underscores the administration’s focus on economic planning, local governance, and healthcare, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake set to deliver further details during the budget speech on November 12.

The National People’s Power (NPP) government has released the Appropriation Bill for 2027, outlining an estimated total government expenditure exceeding Rs. 4.99 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill, gazetted this week, allocates funds to various ministries, reflecting the government's budgetary priorities.

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is set to receive the largest share, with an allocation of Rs. 856.9 billion, marking a significant increase from Rs. 634.8 billion in the previous year. The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government follows with Rs. 651 billion, up from Rs. 596 billion, while the Ministry of Health and Mass Media has been allocated Rs. 590.5 billion, an increase from Rs. 555 billion.

Other major allocations include Rs. 500 billion to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development; Rs. 458 billion to the Ministry of Defence; Rs. 328 billion to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education; Rs. 230.5 billion to the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs; and Rs. 218 billion to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation.

The increase in budgetary provisions for select ministries highlights the government’s emphasis on economic planning, local governance, and healthcare services, among other sectors. The Appropriation Bill 2027 aims to address the country’s development needs through these targeted allocations.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to present the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill during the Budget 2027 Speech on November 12. This presentation is expected to provide further details on the government’s fiscal strategy and priorities for the coming year.

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