CBSL to Drive Digital Payment Adoption in Jaffna 📈

• Event Overview: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is hosting a promotional event on 07–08 August 2026 at Cargills Square, Jaffna (8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) under the theme 'Shaping the future through digital payments'. • Key Stakeholders: Inaugurated by Northern Province Governor Mr. Nagalingam Vethanayahan as Chief Guest, joined by Jaffna District Secretary Mr. M. Piiratheepan, senior CBSL officials, banks, NBFIs, and national retail payment operator LankaPay (Pvt) Ltd. • Target Sectors: Direct engagement targeting government officials, local businesses, and the public to drive digital financial literacy, e-money service provider registration, and adoption of the LANKAQR merchant facility across the Jaffna town area. • National Context: Continuation of CBSL’s nationwide campaign to modernize retail transactions, following past regional programs in Hambantota, Nuwara Eliya, Dambulla, Kurunegala, and Trincomalee.