Srilanka, May 28 -- The Government has decided to establish a state-owned enterprise named Gov Tech (Pvt) Limited as an independent institution, equipped with the necessary authority to implement ongoing and future digital transformation projects without hindrance, Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

The Minister stated that during the Cabinet meeting held on January 27, approval was granted to dissolve the existing Sri Lanka Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) and to draft legislation for the establishment of a Digital Economic Authority.Subsequently, comprehensive studies were conducted, drawing from both local and international experiences in digital strategy implementation, to for...