RNS: India has taken a significant step towards strengthening Sri Lanka’s digital transformation by providing financial assistance of 45 crore rupees to support the island nation’s unique digital identity project.
This move is expected to play a pivotal role in successfully implementing Sri Lanka’s digitization program and will be facilitated under the framework of Indian grant assistance.
The President’s office in Colombo announced the financial aid confirmation on Friday, marking a crucial milestone in the partnership between India and Sri Lanka. Gopal Baglay, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, personally handed over the cheque to Sagala Ratnayaka, Chief of Presidential Staff, and Kanaka Herath, State Minister of Technology, at the President’s secretariat.
The unique digital identity project holds immense promise for Sri Lanka, as it aims to revolutionize the country’s administrative infrastructure and pave the way for more streamlined and efficient service delivery to its citizens.
By creating a robust digital identity ecosystem, Sri Lanka seeks to enhance governance, improve service accessibility, and foster greater transparency in public services.
The generous financial assistance from India underscores the neighbouring nation’s unwavering commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s journey towards a digitally empowered future.
The funding injection is expected to boost the progress of Sri Lanka’s digital initiatives, reinforcing the strong ties between the two countries and enhancing bilateral cooperation in technology and innovation.
India’s assistance comes when Sri Lanka is actively pushing forward with its digital transformation agenda, aligning its goals with the vision of a digital economy and digitally inclusive society. The support from India will undoubtedly catalyze Sri Lanka’s efforts in harnessing technology’s full potential for its citizens’ benefit and accelerating its overall socio-economic development.
As Sri Lanka moves forward with implementing its digital identity project, both nations anticipate greater collaboration in digital innovation, further cementing the bond between India and Sri Lanka and exemplifying the spirit of regional cooperation in driving technological advancements.
