The government has tabled the Appropriation Bill for the year 2025 in Parliament, with the total estimated expenditure set at Rs. 4,616 billion. This budget outlines the allocation of funds across various ministries, reflecting the government’s priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
Here is the detailed breakdown of the recurring and capital expenditures for each ministry:
- Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs: Recurring Rs. 8.3 billion, Capital Rs. 5.4 billion
- Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development: Recurring Rs. 484 billion, Capital Rs. 229 billion
- Ministry of Defense: Recurring Rs. 382 billion, Capital Rs. 60 billion
- Ministry of Justice and National Integration: Recurring Rs. 38 billion, Capital Rs. 16 billion
- Ministry of Health and Mass Media: Recurring Rs. 412 billion, Capital Rs. 95 billion
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Overseas Employment and Tourism: Recurring Rs. 19.4 billion, Capital Rs. 2 billion
- Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development: Recurring Rs. 2.6 billion, Capital Rs. 397 billion
- Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation: Recurring Rs. 52.4 billion, Capital Rs. 421 billion
- Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation: Recurring Rs. 83 billion, Capital Rs. 124 billion
- Ministry of Energy: Recurring Rs. 1 billion, Capital Rs. 20 billion
- Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing: Recurring Rs. 3 billion, Capital Rs. 98 billion
- Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment: Recurring Rs. 24 billion, Capital Rs. 5 billion
- Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education: Recurring Rs. 206 billion, Capital Rs. 65 billion
- Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government: Recurring Rs. 463 billion, Capital Rs. 33 billion
- Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure: Recurring Rs. 5.4 billion, Capital Rs. 11 billion
- Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development: Recurring Rs. 4 billion, Capital Rs. 8 billion
- Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources: Recurring Rs. 6.2 billion, Capital Rs. 5.2 billion
- Ministry of Environment: Recurring Rs. 12 billion, Capital Rs. 3.5 billion
- Ministry of Women and Child Affairs: Recurring Rs. 14 billion, Capital Rs. 392 million
- Ministry of Digital Development: Recurring Rs. 6.7 billion, Capital Rs. 6.8 billion
- Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs: Recurring Rs. 159 billion, Capital Rs. 16 billion
- Ministry of Labour: Recurring Rs. 4.3 billion, Capital Rs. 1.7 billion
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: Recurring Rs. 7.1 billion, Capital Rs. 5 billion
- Ministry of Science and Technology: Recurring Rs. 2.8 billion, Capital Rs. 2.2 billion
The allocations highlight significant investments in defense, education, healthcare, and infrastructure, underscoring the government’s focus on security, human capital development, and economic growth. However, the sizable allocations also raise questions about fiscal sustainability and revenue generation.
As deliberations begin, the Appropriation Bill will undoubtedly be subject to scrutiny and debate, with parliamentarians and experts expected to assess its alignment with the nation’s economic needs and priorities.
