Srilanka, Feb. 2 -- In the Union Budget 2025, Sri Lanka's allocation for developmental aid remained unchanged at Rs 300 crore, continuing the same level as the previous fiscal year.

Despite facing its worst economic crisis in 2019, Sri Lanka is now in the process of recovery, and India's consistent support through aid reflects the importance of maintaining stable ties with its neighboring island nation.

Maldives has received the highest increase in developmental aid among other South East Asian countries in the Union Budget 2025 following an acrimonious year in which ties between the two nations hit rock bottom. Maldives, which saw a cut in allocation in 2024, saw a nearly 28 per cent increase in outlay in the 2025 Budget that was pres...