Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- The government has proposed a substantial allocation of approximately Rs.30 billion in Budget 2026 for a sweeping digitalisation drive, signalling a decisive shift towards transforming Sri Lanka into a modern, knowledge-based economy.
This significant investment aims to leverage digital technologies to overhaul standard business processes, enhance public service delivery and improve overall governance efficiency across the state sector.
Delivering the Budget Speech in Parliament yesterday, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed the critical nature of this pivot, stating, "Digital economic development is a critical path to economic growth and global competitiveness that benefits all. Sri Lanka has missed many oppor...