## Sri Lanka Launches National Digital Motor Insurance Card 📈

The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) has officially introduced a permanent digital insurance card (e-card) to replace the traditional annual plastic cards issued to vehicle owners. • Strategic Shift: The move aims to phase out physical cards to reduce environmental pollution and cut the substantial financial costs associated with producing plastic cards for the insurance sector. • Enforcement & Integration: Sri Lanka Police officers received 500 tablet devices (Western Province) to access the Road Accident Data Management System. These devices will facilitate real-time roadside verification of the new digital e-cards. An additional 150 tablets were symbolically handed over to senior officers to streamline digital transitions. • Key Objectives: Beyond cost savings, the initiative addresses operational challenges and modernizes data management between the insurance industry and law enforcement. • Implementation Status: Launched on January 7, 2026; police training and hardware distribution are currently underway to ensure a seamless transition from physical to digital verification.