Anura Meter is an online tool that tracks the progress of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's 2024 Presidential Election manifesto. The progress of these promises will be updated every four months and after each parliamentary budget. Assessment as at 17 February 2025.
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Increasing Mahapola and other bursaries in line with cost of living
We propose to increase monthly Mahapola scholarship from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 7,500 and monthly Bursary payments from 4,000 to Rs 6,500. A provision of Rs. 4,600 million has already been made in 2025 budget estimates. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 124)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Allocating lands for Malayagam communities to construct permanent homes
Rs. 4,267 million is allocated for development of estate housing and infrastructure development. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 142)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Providing a minimum monthly financial grant from Rs. 10,000 upwards to low- income families
The increase in the monthly benefit allowance paid to the two social groups; the poor and the extremely poor, from Rs. 8,500 to Rs. 10,000 and from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 17,500, respectively, has already been implemented with effect from January 2025. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 131)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Introduction of a participatory, transparent and efficient beneficiary selection process (for the poverty scheme)
1.2 million “Aswesuma” beneficiaries will be empowered using Government funds and foreign funds. Around 25,000 families have been selected to be empowered under the pilot programme with the assistance of the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank funded projects. The remaining number of potential/ eligible families are expected to be empowered gradually using the local funds. Accordingly, we propose to enhance the empowerment programme by Rs. 500 million. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 131)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Providing a monthly allowance of Rs. 5,000 to senior citizens needing assistance
We propose to increase the monthly allowances for kidney patients and people with disabilities from Rs. 7,500 to Rs. 10,000 and monthly allowances for elderly persons from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 5,000 with effect from April 2025. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 131)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Establishment of new elderly care centers at the divisional secretariat level
Furthermore, palliative and geriatric care services will be available at selected PMCUs in each district, especially considering the ageing population. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 120)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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An interest rate that is 5% higher than the normal bank rate(s) for senior citizens' fixed deposits
We propose to implement a Special Interest Scheme for Senior Citizens. Under this scheme, individuals above 60 years of age will be eligible for one-year fixed deposits of up to Rs. 1 million with an annual additional interest rate of 3 percent, above the prevailing interest rates in the market for ensuring their financial stability. To implement the scheme, we propose to allocate Rs. 15,000 million to subsidize the 3 percent additional interest to be paid for the senior citizens. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 136)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Financial assistance for affected individuals; women-headed families, single parent families and women affected by gender-based/intimate partner violence, based on needs and income levels
For programs to prevent child and women violence, empower women and save women, Rs. 120 million has also been allocated. In order to maintain the network spread across the island for the implementation of programs aimed at women Rs. 720 million will be incurred. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 120)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Legal aid and counseling services are offered or affected individuals; women-headed families, single parent families and women affected by gender-based/intimate partner violence based on needs and requests.
For programs to prevent child and women violence, empower women and save women, Rs. 120 million has also been allocated. In order to maintain the network spread across the island for the implementation of programs aimed at women Rs. 720 million will be incurred. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 120)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Creating a digital data repository of individuals with chronic illnesses such as cancer and kidney disease
We propose to allocate Rs 100 million to establish a comprehensive database on the people with disabilities under the Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities in collaboration with the Department of Census and Statistics in the year 2025. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 134)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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A minimum monthly financial grant of Rs. 10,000 to persons with chronic illnesses on a needs basis
We propose to increase the monthly allowances for kidney patients and people with disabilities from Rs. 7,500 to Rs. 10,000 and monthly allowances for elderly persons from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 5,000 with effect from April 2025. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 134)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Identifying pregnant women needing additional nutrition through community health services
In that, a monthly assistance is given for providing nutritious food especially for pregnant mother, for which Rs. 7,500 million has been earmarked. Also, for the Triposha program for the nutrition of mothers and children, Rs. 5,000 million has been allocated. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 120)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Provision of financial support for nutritious food packages during pregnancy and the first year of childbirth for low-income families
In that, a monthly assistance is given for providing nutritious food especially for pregnant mother, for which Rs. 7,500 million has been earmarked. Also, for the Triposha program for the nutrition of mothers and children, Rs. 5,000 million has been allocated. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 120)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Increasing budgetary allocation to critical areas, including education, health, social services and other essential child welfare sectors with a special focus on marginalised and vulnerable groups.
It is proposed to review the school system to prepare a national plan to relocate schools. Accordingly, we propose to allocate Rs. 500 million to implement this programme. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 123)
moreGovernment health budget for 2025 has significantly increased to an allocation of Rs. 604,000 million. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 121) The Government has increased social protection programme net spending to Rs. 232.5 billion in 2025. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 131)
In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Implementing community, family, and school-based cooperative programs with the support of international and local organizations to improve overall child health, including providing nutritious food
We propose to increase the payment per meal per student for pre-school morning meal programme from Rs. 60 to Rs. 100 and a provision of Rs. 1,000 million has already been made in 2025 budget estimates for this purpose (2025 Budget Speech, Page 123)
moreNutritious Food Allowance has been supported for students in sports schools to obtain a nutritious diet. Hence, we propose to double the monthly Nutritious Food Allowance from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 per student. Budgetary provision has been already made in 2025 budget estimate for this purpose (2025 Budget Speech, Page 124)
In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Offer tax exemptions to import assistive devices used by persons with disabilities
Assistive devices are crucial for people with disabilities and they are considered as a part of their body. I observe that a comprehensive programme is required to expand locally manufacturing facilities of these devices in all provinces. Therefore, we propose to allocate Rs. 500 million for this purpose in 2025. Initially, the assistive device manufacturing facility at the Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital, Ragama will be expanded as the national center and regional manufacturing centers will be established as necessary. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 135)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Taking steps to develop facilities such as land, housing, education, and health of the upcountry Tamil community by recognizing their identity and rights, as mentioned in the Hatton Declaration made on 2023.10.15 by the National People’s Power
Actions will be taken to expedite the process of strengthening estate level health care service through Public Private Partnership (PPP) with Regional Plantation Companies. Required human resources, necessary equipment and pharmaceuticals for estate hospitals will be provided by the Government. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 121)
moreAccordingly, Rs. 7,583 million has already been allocated to support the following initiatives. i. Rs. 4,267 million is allocated for development of estate housing and infrastructure development. ii. Rs. 2,450 million is allocated for Vocational training, Livelihood development and Infrastructure Development of Malayagam Tamil youth iii. Rs. 866 million is allocated for smart class rooms for schools in Malayagam Tamil community. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 142)
In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Increase the salaries of the upcountry plantation workers compared to the cost of living
In addition to the programmes focused on the development of plantation sector, the Government will intervene to increase the daily wages of the workers to Rs. 1,700. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 152)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Appointing 25 ministers and corresponding deputy ministers to 25 logically determined ministries and abolishing State Ministerial posts
To set an example on the side of the political leadership on expenditure management, the number of Ministers is limited 21. Ministers’ and Deputy Ministers’ expenditure has been rationalized reducing the public expenditure for the Government. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 118)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Establishing new institutions as per the need, methodically integrating institutions with similar subject matter, and abolishing unnecessary institutes
In order to remedy this situation, a Committee under the Prime Minister’s Secretary has already been appointed to review the functions and utility of a plethora of Government agencies. It would be possible to determine which agencies need to continue, which need to be amalgamated with other agencies, and which agencies need to be discontinued, which need to change their objectives. This exercise is expected to deliver substantial gains in terms of improved efficiency in delivery of public services. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 119)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Gradually increase government expenditure on health to at least 3% of the GDP within a short period
Government health budget for 2025 has significantly increased to an allocation of Rs. 604,000 million. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 121)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Increase the annual tax threshold for individual income tax from Rs. 1.2 million to Rs. 2.4 million and revise the tax rates and tax brackets on a fair basis
Other key revenue measures which have already been announced in Parliament previously in December 2024 include the increase of tax-free threshold for personal income tax, further adjustments to the second income tax slab, removal of VAT on fresh milk and yoghurt. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 153)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Introduce Point of Sales (POS) systems and digital invoicing to streamline VAT collection
The use of Point-of-Sale (POS) machines across businesses, especially in VAT registered enterprises, will be implemented as a key initiative to facilitate digital transactions and reduce cash dependency. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 154)
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Introduce a 0% VAT rate for essential food items including locally produced milk & eggs, infant milk, drugs, schoolbooks, stationeries & equipment, magazines & journals, library services, agricultural equipment, fertilizer, solar panels & accessories, mac
Other key revenue measures which have already been announced in Parliament previously in December 2024 include the increase of tax-free threshold for personal income tax, further adjustments to the second income tax slab, removal of VAT on fresh milk and yoghurt. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 153)
moreParliament measures including the introduction of VAT on digital services, the imposition of corporate income tax on export of services, and an increase in the corporate tax on cigarettes/liquor, and gaming. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 154)
In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Simplify the complex tariff structure to increase customs revenue on a fair basis
The new Customs Law will be introduced to enhance trade facilitation and revenue collection. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 111)
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17-Feb-25
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Establish a new national development bank to provide long-term financing, start new businesses, and expand existing businesses for entrepreneurs
Access to finance has long been one of the biggest challenges facing the SME sector and rural entrepreneurs. The financial culture in this country has been one of collateral based lending which has led to a great deal of financial exclusion. Whilst banks must protect the interests of depositors and ensure prudence in their lending practices, there also needs to be a solution for SMEs and new entrepreneurs as well. Towards this end, the Government is working towards setting up a development bank. As a first step, the function of a development bank through a new administrative structure will be established through the existing state bank mechanism. The Government will support this task through the National Credit Guarantee Institution (NCGI).
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In Budget
17-Feb-25
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Interacting with foreign partners to bring in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), financial assistance, and technology transfer for schemes and programmes. Attempting to diversify sources of FDI
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAs) will be expanded beyond the existing 44 DTAs with priority given to countries with high trade and investment potential. (2025 Budget Speech, Page 111) Government will call for foreign direct investments to optimize the utilization of Sri Lanka’s untapped potential in investment, industrial development, and value added exports of Sri Lanka’s mineral resources and marine economy (2025 Budget Speech, Page 112)
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17-Feb-25
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Establishing housing loan schemes to support home constructions (in rural housing)
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Implementing a pension and insurance scheme for athletes, coaches, and technical officials registered in the National Sports Pool
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Establishing a social security system for the well-being of retired art practitioners
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Introducing a digital platform for identifying eligible beneficiaries using new criteria within a year and providing financial assistance to all qualifying individuals. (for the poverty scheme)
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Assigning a field officer for every 100 families for monitoring and to provide continuous support (for the poverty scheme)
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Investment of retirement Funds, such as the Employee Provident Fund, in safe and high-return investments
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Establishment of a comprehensive data-base, developed by experts, on persons with disabilities
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Provision of a monthly financial aid of Rs. 10,000 to persons with disabilities in low-income families
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Provision of financial assistance through field officers for obtaining nutritious food for families with urgent needs
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Establishment of Childcare Centers at the Grama Niladari level with public and private partnerships based on needs and requests
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Registration of existing institutions with adequate qualifications for childcare
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Development and implementation of a broad pension policy applicable to all workers in the country
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Establishing a government-certified pension fund under the supervision of the Department of Pensions and the Central Bank
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Using the government-certified pension fund as an insurance scheme during emergencies/disability
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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A health/life insurance scheme covering all levels of workers in the private sector
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Interim allowances for those unable to enter the labor force due to special reasons
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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A maximum of one year of leave with 25% of the basic salary for those taking care of children under the age of 5 or those taking care of sick parents over the age of 80
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Combating period poverty by providing women and girls tax relief, financial support, and other essential resources
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Revising discriminatory laws, including penal code 365 and 365 (a) that oppress women, children and other marginalized groups
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Expanding constitutional protections to ensure no discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Developing a code of conduct and establish standards for state officials, including law enforcement, on interacting with gender identity groups
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Creating a dedicated secretariat to protect the rights of marginalized groups
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Reviewing, amending, or repealing outdated laws such as the Children and Young Persons Ordinance, Adoption of Children Ordinance, Vagrants Ordinance, and Orphanages Ordinance
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Establishing specialized high courts dedicated solely to handling cases involving children
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Direct children accused of minor offenses to intervention and community-based rehabilitation programs instead of the court system
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Establishing a 24-hour confidential counseling service and a Youth App and hotline number to prevent suicide and mental health issues
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Establishing a fund to implement an insurance coverage system that ensures protection for all senior citizens
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Amend existing laws related to persons with disabilities, introduce new legislation, and enforce international conventions such as the UNCRDP (UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities)
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Create an online information center to provide families of people with disabilities access to resources and information about government policies
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Offer tax incentives to non-profit care institutions for persons with disabilities
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Expand financial assistance for low-income families with persons with disabilities to engage in self-employment
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Provide priority pass cards to facilitate the identification and access to services for persons with disabilities
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Recognize sign language as the language of communication for persons with hearing impairments
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Introduce an insurance scheme for the fishing community, covering their families, equipment and tools used in the industry
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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A special social protection program for individuals in the private, public, and semi-public sectors, including tourist service providers and related workers, to secure their futures in the tourism industry
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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A process to provide a fair compensation in instances of full body paralysis or death that occur due to accidents that labourers face in the gem industry
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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A social protection programme along with a pension for labourers engaged in the gem and jewelry industry, by formalizing the existing fund through state intervention
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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An app to immediately inform of harassment and issues faced by women in transport services, and a unit dedicated to act on it
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Special accessibility facilities for disabled and elderly in trains and buses
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Modifying train stations and bus stops for easy accessibility and use by disabled and elderly
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Making it compulsory to reserve seats for elderly and disabled in public transport vehicles
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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A long-term insurance plan and retirement benefits for registered construction workers
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Broadening the constitutional law about the rights of children, women, and people with disabilities according to international conventions
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Much needed insurance and social security system including a retirement pension for the foreign employed citizens shall be introduced
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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A Commission Against Discrimination, with a legal mandate will be established
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Expanding the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate acts of violence caused by racism and religious extremism
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Establishing an Inter-Religious Council consisting of all religious leaders and religious scholars to resolve inter-religious issues
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Providing relief to war widows, internally displaced persons, people with disabilities and people with trauma in need of relief and shelter
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Addressing unresolved and unprosecuted cases related to the 2022 protests and expedite legal proceedings with proper protocols
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Taking prompt legal action against the relevant politicians and officials according to the recommendations of the Presidential Commission regarding the Easter Sunday attacks on 2019-04-21
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Promptly completing investigations into political killings and abductions of journalists, sportspersons and others that have not been solved for a long time and implementing the law against the criminals
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Reforming dual citizenship laws and immigration laws to facilitate the economic contributions of overseas Sri Lankans
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Investigating and serving justice to the political assassinations, disappearances and assaults that happened in the past in all areas including the North and East
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Amending the 2024 No. 09 Online Safety Act by removing restrictions on freedom of expression
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Integrate the operations of the Excise Department, Sri Lanka Customs, Department of Motor Traffic, and Land Registry Office with the Inland Revenue Department to ensure tax efficiency and fairness
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Establish a single window service by integrating other state institutions with Sri Lanka Customs to streamline import/export operations
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Strengthen the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka through formalization of the coordination among state institutions
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Provide the public with access to comprehensive information on the operations of SOEs to ensure transparency
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Ensuring that local companies get equal opportunities in investments on national renewable energy projects
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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A new legal framework and land act that makes effective land administration and management
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17-Feb-25
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17-Feb-25
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17-Feb-25
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A network of quasi-judicial institutes to resolve land-related issues quickly and fairly
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Methodically implementing the electronic bidding system in the construction sector
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Abolishing the executive presidency and appointing a president, without executive powers, by the parliament
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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17-Feb-25
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An advisory council consisting of specialists on the subject will be appointed to each ministry
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Identifying the subject fields of the state departments and institutions and directing them to new ministries on a logical basis, and building vertical and horizontal connections among these institutions to maintain high efficiency in achieving socio-econ
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Appointing a committee of legal experts to review the existing laws and update the laws as necessary
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Establishing an International Arbitration and Conciliation Center for arbitration and conciliation of disputes arising in international commercial transactions within the South Asian region
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Introduce a new constitution that strengthens democracy and ensures equality of all citizens. This initiative will build on the constitutional reform process started in 2015 which remains incomplete. The proposed constitutional reforms will guarantee equa
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Provincial councils and local government elections, which are currently postponed indefinitely, will be held within a year to provide an opportunity for the people to join the governance
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Abolition of all oppressive acts including the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and ensuring civil rights of people in all parts of the country
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Implementation of the National Language Policy recognized under the 16th Amendment of the Constitution by providing necessary resources and technical facilities
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17-Feb-25
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Offering special tax incentives for investors in sports and local sports equipment manufacturers
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17-Feb-25
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17-Feb-25
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17-Feb-25
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Establish a new dedicated unit for designing and implementing tax policies with a special section on international transactions
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Increase the tax depreciation allowance for deductible expenses on the purchase of machinery and equipment up to 120% of capital expenditure for companies to stimulate production
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Categorize goods applicable for VAT and introduce a different tax rate for each category
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Expedite providing Export Development Tax rebate on Input VAT for exporters
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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17-Feb-25
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Introduce an online system for tax assessment, filing, paying, and refunding of excess tax incorporated with a mobile application
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Amend the Foreign Exchange Act to reconcile remittance inflows and improve operational efficiency
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Implement measures to prevent leakages and tax evasion on international transactions and transfer pricing and Automatic Exchange of Information (AEoI) among countries
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Develop a mechanism to impose a global minimum tax on multinational companies based on international treaties and guidelines
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Establish a new national development bank to provide long-term financing, start new businesses, and expand existing businesses for entrepreneurs
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Stabilize the policy interest rates to ensure stability of the financial markets, including the foreign exchange market
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Introduce new financing schemes to formally invest bank money and savings in production economic activities
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Introduce new savings and investment plans, including expatriate Bonds for Sri Lankans living abroad
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Issue new development bonds to finance regional development projects which with sustainable development goals
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Issue bonds to access funds for sustainable development projects by the global green and blue agendas
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Renegotiate with the IMF on the content of a more palatable and strengthened programme and how it is implemented for salvaging the poor and deprived people from that painful condition
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Prepare and present new proposals on efficient tax administration and government expenditure management to renegotiate the revenue-based fiscal consolidation proposals of the IMF
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Prepare an alternative Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) aiming to maintain debt sustainability and to keep the interest at a bearable level for the purpose of using it as and when necessary, in pursuit of debt restructuring engagements
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Conduct a detailed debt audit on foreign loans obtained by the governments to ensure transparency and accountability in public financial management and to take legal actions against those who have misappropriated such loans
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Take measures to raise Sri Lanka’s ranking in the Global Competitive Index (GCI) to attract investors
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Introduce investment schemes with special benefits for Sri Lankan expatriates to invest their earnings
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Provide appropriate tax concessions for initial public offerings (IPOs) for capital formation
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Establish large-scale economic and exchange centres at the district level. (to improve domestic trade)
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17-Feb-25
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Introduce necessary legal reforms and new laws to remove information asymmetry prevailing in the market. (to improve domestic trade)
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Strengthen anti-dumping laws, introduce new fair-trading laws, and update existing regulations
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Providing tax relief for livestock and other raw materials to ensure fair prices for eggs and poultry meat
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Provide tax relief for imported tools until sufficient domestic production is developed (in fisheries).
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Implement a zero VAT rate on IT equipment, including computers and locally developed software
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Offer tax reliefs, grants, and other incentives to make Sri Lanka an attractive destination for ICT investments and professional opportunities
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Strengthen support for MSMEs by offering EXIM bank services, essential financial services, and export consolidation assistance
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17-Feb-25
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Offer tax incentives for business startup incubator programs to facilitate the market entry of selected startups
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17-Feb-25
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Offer tax incentives for the acquisition of essential technical equipment for registered craftsmen
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17-Feb-25
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Introducing a simple tax method into the energy field instead of the existing complex and the interfering taxes
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17-Feb-25
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Modern and comprehensive investment law shall be enacted to improve the business environment for the foreign and local private sector, including, streamlining business procedures, investing in infrastructure, improving access to finance for Small and medi
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17-Feb-25
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Encouraging multinational IT companies to invest in Sri Lanka to leverage it as the Digital Gateway to Asia
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17-Feb-25
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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An Integrated Land Information Infrastructure (ILII) connecting all local government authorities and land management institution
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17-Feb-25
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Certifying the transparency of the procurement process to increase the participation of local bidders
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17-Feb-25
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Introducing a code of ethics, including not allowing members of parliament (MPs) and ministers to appoint their immediate family members to their personal staff
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17-Feb-25
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Preventing MPs or their close family members from directly or indirectly engaging in businesses or contracts with the government
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17-Feb-25
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Introducing a process to obtain public feedback to assess officers on providing the public service in an efficient, well-mannered, and corruption-free manner, preventing the waste of public money that occurs both actively and passively in the decision-mak
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17-Feb-25
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Maintaining a state asset registry to manage state resources properly and efficiently
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17-Feb-25
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Establishment of a stolen public asset recovery agency with the technical and advisory support of international organizations such as Stolen Asset Recovery (STAR) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to recover the stolen state assets
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17-Feb-25
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Facilitate the Director General of the Bribery Commission with necessary authority to give effect to the International Convention on the Prevention of Corruption and Coordinating the Recovery of Stolen Assets
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17-Feb-25
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Appointment of a permanent bench of three Judges of the High Court to streamline cases of financial crimes, bribery, and corruption
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17-Feb-25
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Investigate complaints received by the Anti-Corruption Commission within six (06) months or submit a report to Parliament every six (06) months on complaints that are not dealt with
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17-Feb-25
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Prepare the necessary laws to bring to justice those who facilitate the protection to those are accused of state financial corruption and consider them too be involved in the wrongdoing
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17-Feb-25
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Re-visiting the cases withdrawn by the Bribery Commission and the Attorney General and resubmit appropriate cases
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17-Feb-25
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Introducing a Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) as a mechanism to eliminate delays within the judicial system and establishing a main DPP office and sub offices in the provinces which will remain independent of the Attorney General’s Department to c
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17-Feb-25
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Documenting the prosecution guidelines that must be followed by the Attorney General’s Department when prosecuting
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17-Feb-25
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Inform the complainants/aggrieved parties about the reasons, in the event the Attorney General's Department decides not to prosecute after the investigation process
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In Evaluation
17-Feb-25
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Appointing a special Parliamentary Ombudsman to address the grievances of the aggrieved party regarding the activities of the Attorney General's Department
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17-Feb-25
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Empower the Police Commission to make all appointments, promotions, and transfers in the police service without politicization
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17-Feb-25
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Introducing a formal promotion procedure for promotions from Police Constable to Chief Inspector
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17-Feb-25
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Promotions from Sergeant of Police to Assistant Superintendent of Police to be done based solely on merit and performance without politicization
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17-Feb-25
