Manning Market Goes Digital with New Online Payment System 📈

The Urban Development Authority (UDA) has launched a dedicated online payment platform at the Peliyagoda Manning Market, marking a major step in Sri Lanka's digital economy strategy to modernize wholesale trade and financial inclusion. • Digital Infrastructure: Traders can now process tax and routine payments via the mobile-friendly web portal fmis.uda.lk. The system integrates with the government’s GovPay platform to facilitate secure, real-time transactions. • Sector Impact: The shift targets over 1,400 registered businesses at the country’s largest wholesale hub. Key benefits include: Time Efficiency: Eliminates long queues and manual processing for high-volume traders. Financial Security: Reduces risks associated with cash handling through traceable, digital records. Revenue Admin: Improves transparency between traders and the UDA through automated revenue collection. • Expansion Roadmap: The government plans to scale this model to other economic centres island-wide. A second phase is already set to integrate 13,500+ residents of UDA housing schemes for utility and assessment tax payments. _Note: Based on official UDA and Ministry of Digital Economy launch data (Feb 2026)._