Budget 2026-27: Salient measures announced by PM and Minister of Finance, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam

The Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam unveiled key 2026-27 Budgetary measures, aimed at achieving fiscal consolidation to invest in infrastructure, support value creation, protect the most vulnerable and guarantee a sustainable future for the country and the next generations, this evening, in the National Assembly.

Protecting the most vulnerable

· Increased monthly Carer’s allowance from Rs 3,500 to Rs 4,250;

· Earmarking of a budget of Rs 619 million for Special Education Needs learners

· Provision of Rs 58 million to enable extension of Domiciliary medical visits to individuals aged 85 and above

· Extended Maternity leave to 12 months, with the first 6 months full-paid and remaining optional 6 months at half pay; extension of paternity leave to 6 weeks

· Rs 10 million will be provided to improve the infrastructure and facilities in the Recreation Centres so that our elders can receive better and more services.

Pension Reforms

· Establishment of a unified Independent Pensions Regulatory Authority to decide on general and specific pensions policy

· A Central Pensions Administration Bureau will regroup

all state sponsored schemes into one place to digitalise and facilitate service

· Renaming of BRP to State Age Pension, following age being the criterion of state pension eligibility;

· Every eligible individual with income below the threshold of Rs 14,000 will receive their full SAP

· Eligibility to SAP from age 60 is restored electively to all citizens, subject to income calibration and actuarial adjustments and

· Pension reforms of the President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.

Women empowerment and child protection

· A new Domestic Abuse Bill and National Adoption Bill will be introduced

· Rs 10 million will be allocated for new shelters, specialised caregiver training, and a half-way home.

Tackling drug scourge

· Earmarking of Rs 80 million for the National Agency for Drug Control (NADC) to scale up its initiatives

· Allocating of Rs 50 million to Ministries for integrating the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse across their policies and operations

· The law will be amended to criminalise a broader range of synthetic drugs and consultations are being carried out regarding the use of Cannabis

Upholding law and order

· Rs 14.2 billion is being catered to uphold law and order

· Rs 125 million is being earmarked to modernise the fleet of vehicles and an additional amount of Rs 531 million for the acquisition of equipment to strengthen the operational capacity of the Mauritius Police Force

· Rs 200 million is being provided for the setting up of the National Crime Agency which will revolutionise policing in Mauritius

Housing Policy

· For low-income social housing, Rs 2 billion will be catered for off-site infrastructure under Phase one of the 8,000 social housing project and Rs 150 million will be provided for the implementation of 100 serviced plots with essential infrastructure on a pilot basis for middle-income families.

Youth and Sports

In a bid to promote the sports culture, Rs 110.5 million is being provided to athletes for their preparation and participation in four major international games. Government will also expand access to quality sports facilities across the country.

Consumer Protection

To accelerate the adoption of rooftop solar and battery systems across all segments of our society, eligible households can now receive a 25% grant—up to a maximum of Rs 75,000 per application—under the Household Rooftop Solar PV Scheme.

Effective 1 July, lower subsidised prices will apply to corned mutton, corned beef, canned tuna, infant food, macaroni, black lentils, red lentils, red beans, and luncheon meat.

A public holiday which falls on a Sunday, the immediately following Monday will be declared a public holiday.

19 June 2026

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