President: Districts to get separate funds for urgent repairs

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced plans to establish a dedicated fund for each district in the upcoming budget. This financial reserve will empower district secretaries to directly approve and execute urgent repairs for bridges, roads, and buildings, bypassing the need for central government approval and speeding up essential infrastructure work.

The president stressed that the government's foremost goal is the swift fulfillment of the public's fundamental needs. He made these remarks on July 9 at the District Secretaries Conference held at the Colombo District Secretariat.

The conference's objectives include strengthening coordination among relevant parties to deliver public services more efficiently and effectively. It also aims to promote economic development at the district level by discussing and resolving existing issues within each district.

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The government's primary objective is to promptly fulfill the basic needs of the people.