President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed increasing the monthly food and accommodation allowance paid to police officers by Rs. 10,000, effective from July 2027, under the 2027 Budget.

Presenting the Budget in Parliament today (12), the President said the increase would help meet the rising food and accommodation expenses incurred by police officers while performing their duties.

Rs. 9.5 Billion for Police Modernisation

Meanwhile, the Government has allocated Rs. 9,500 million for the digitalisation and modernisation of the Sri Lanka Police, including improvements to key police institutions and training facilities.

The allocation will cover the modernisation of the National Police Academy, development of the Police Hospital in Narahenpita and the Police Training School in Attidiya, as well as the construction of a Police Sports Complex in Mirihana.

Funding will also be used to upgrade facilities and infrastructure at Special Task Force camps in Gonahena, Kurunegala, Arantalawa, Kegalle and Kirindiwela.

A further Rs. 200 million has been proposed for feasibility studies and plans to construct a new administrative building in Colombo to bring together police divisions currently operating from rented premises at different locations.

New 15-Storey CID Building Proposed

The Government has allocated Rs. 500 million for feasibility studies and preliminary plans to construct a 15-storey building for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Colombo Fort.

The proposed building will provide modern facilities to investigate emerging crimes, including cybercrime and financial fraud.

President Dissanayake also announced plans to provide police officers with new uniforms suited to Sri Lanka's climatic conditions and equipped with modern technological devices in June 2027.

Rs. 180 Million for Drug Rehabilitation Centres

A further Rs. 180 million has been allocated to improve infrastructure at the Senapura and Kandakadu