2026 Ministry
Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation
Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation is allocated Rs 446 billion in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, 5.0% of total spending.
Total
Rs 446 billion
Share of total spending: 5.0%
Rs 446,000,000,000
Total
Rs 446 billion
Rs 446,000,000,000
Recurrent
Rs 56 billion
Capital
Rs 390 billion
Share of total spending
5.0%
Source: Appropriation Bill 2026, p.21
Departments and Heads
| Department or Head | Recurrent | Capital | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Source: Appropriation Bill 2026, p.22 | Rs 18.3 billion | Rs 352 billion | Rs 371 billion |
| 306 Department of Sri Lanka Railways Source: Appropriation Bill 2026, p.22 | Rs 34.6 billion | Rs 35.5 billion | Rs 70.2 billion |
| 307 Department of Motor Traffic Source: Appropriation Bill 2026, p.22 | Rs 2.9 billion | Rs 1.9 billion | Rs 4.8 billion |
| 336 Merchant Shipping Secretariat Source: Appropriation Bill 2026, p.22 | Rs 203 million | Rs 72 million | Rs 275 million |
Programmes
117 Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation
| Programme | Recurrent | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Operational activities | Rs 1 billion | Rs 47 million |
| 02 Development activities | Rs 17.3 billion | Rs 352 billion |
306 Department of Sri Lanka Railways
| Programme | Recurrent | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 02 Development activities | Rs 34.6 billion | Rs 35.5 billion |
307 Department of Motor Traffic
| Programme | Recurrent | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 02 Development activities | Rs 2.9 billion | Rs 1.9 billion |
336 Merchant Shipping Secretariat
| Programme | Recurrent | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 02 Development activities | Rs 203 million | Rs 72 million |
All figures are in rupees at the prices of each year (nominal). They are not adjusted for inflation.