– Development projects valued at Rs. 23,000 million out of the Rs. 25, 000 million allocated under the 2026 Budget for the ‘Prajashakthi’ National Poverty Alleviation Program have already been approved and forwarded to District Secretaries for implementation, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

The PMD said the allocations have been directed towards projects prioritized by Community Development Councils in the areas of livelihood development, the production economy and food security.

These details were revealed during a discussion held today at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review the progress achieved thus far under the ‘Prajashakthi’ National Movement.

During the discussion, the President reviewed the progress of the program, which is being implemented as a flagship government initiative aimed at eradicating rural poverty and uplifting rural communities.

He also highlighted the importance of maintaining continuous follow-up regarding the implementation of projects, the benefits generated and the extent to which they contribute towards improving the living standards of the people.

Officials informed the President that 13,977 Community Development Councils have already been established at Grama Niladhari Division level.