Appropriation Bill for 2025 Presented in Parliament

The bill outlines the allocation of funds for government expenditure and marks a significant step in the country’s financial planning for the year ahead.

The second reading of the Appropriation Bill, also known as the Budget Speech, has been scheduled for February 17. Following the speech, a seven-day debate on the second reading will take place from February 18 to February 25. Members of Parliament will cast their vote on the second reading of the bill on February 25 at 6:00 PM.

The Committee Stage Debate, which involves a detailed review of the bill, is set to begin on February 27 and will continue for 19 days, including four Saturdays. This phase of the budget process will conclude with the vote on the third reading of the bill on March 21 at 6:00 PM.

During the budget debate period, specific time allocations have been made to ensure a comprehensive discussion of various matters. From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM each day, five questions requiring oral answers will be addressed. The primary budget debate will then proceed from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Additionally, time from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM has been allocated for adjournment motions on all days except February 25 and March 21, when votes are scheduled.

The total estimated government expenditure for the financial year 2025, period from January 1 to December 31, 2025, has been set at Rs. 4,616 billion,

Ministry of Defence
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 382 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 60 billion

Ministry of Finance and Planning and Economic Development
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 484 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 229 billion

Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 8.3 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 5.4 billion

Ministry of Justice and National Integration
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 38 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 16 billion

Ministry of Health and Mass Media
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 412 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 95 billion

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 19.4 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 2 billion

Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 2.6 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 397 million

Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 52.4 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 421 billion

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 83 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 124 billion

Ministry of Energy
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 1 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 20 billion

Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 3 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 98 billion

Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 24 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 05 billion

Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 206 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 65 billion

Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 463 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 33 billion

Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 5.4 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 11 billion

Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 04 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 08 billion

Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 6.2 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 5.2 billion

Ministry of Environment
Recurring expenditure - Rs.  12 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs.  3.5 billion

Ministry of Women and Child Affairs
Recurring expenditure - Rs.  14 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 392 million

Ministry of Digital
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 6.7 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 6.8 billion

Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 159 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 16 billion

Ministry of Labour
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 4.3 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 1.7 billion

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 7.1 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 5 billion

Ministry of Science and Technology
Recurring expenditure - Rs. 2.8 billion
Capital expenditure - Rs. 2.2 billion

The Appropriation Bill represents a crucial component of the government’s economic strategy, providing Parliament the opportunity to scrutinize and approve the proposed financial plans for 2025.