Interim budget to focus on solving economic problems

The interim budget that would be presented on August 30 will focus on solving the economic problems faced by the country and provide interim relief to them, said Minister of Urban Development and Housing, Prasanna Ranatunga.

The vote on the interim budget will be taken on September 2 while the 2023 full budget would be presented in Parliament in November. The minister said that some of the infrastructure development projects that were stalled due to the current economic crisis could résumé next year as the economic situation in the country is improving.

“President Ranil Wickremesinghe has indicated that great focus would be given towards building and improving tourism infrastructure and the Urban Development Authority should focus on this area and provide proposals.”

During the discussion, the minister also told Ministry officials to come up with proposals towards development and beautification of public places.