Cabinet Approves Rs. 626m Digital Platform for Public Sector 📈

The Sri Lankan Cabinet has greenlit a Rs. 626 million project to establish a unified Digital Communication and Collaboration Platform for State employees, marking a significant milestone in public sector modernization. • Investment & Timeline: The project, valued at Rs. 626 million, is set for implementation within 2026 as a priority under the Digital Economy Plan approved in late 2025. • Core Objectives: The platform aims to create a secure, modern ecosystem for internal communication, workflow management, and data-driven decision-making across all State institutions. • Strategic Context: Proposed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Digital Economy Minister), the initiative focuses on streamlining internal processes and reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies through ICT integration. • Digital Transformation: Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa emphasized the urgency of the project, noting that while overdue, it is foundational to replicating successful regional digitalization models to boost public administration efficiency. _Note: Figures based on official Cabinet briefing data._