SRI LANKA, March 17 -- Budget 2019 is a development oriented income and expenditure statement and it is a continuation of the previous year's proposals for inclusive growth and socio-economic development. However, having a piece of paper will not ensure the desired results and a proper action plan focussed on achieving the end results is needed, Non Cabinet Minister of Economic Reforms and Public Distribution, Dr. Harsha de Silva said.
"The preparation of the Budget was a difficult task as we were under many constraints. We needed the IMF program back on track and to do this we had to keep to certain undertakings. The budget was prepared within the framework of the IMF program and keeping the nation's sustainability in mind. The repayment ...