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Here’s a clear, up-to-date summary of the digitalisation initiatives currently in effect under the Anura Kumara Dissanayake government in Sri Lanka (as of early 2026) — focusing on what’s been launched, planned or underway:

Major Government Digitalisation Programs & Policies

1. GovPay — Government Digital Payment Platform
The government launched GovPay, a nationwide digital payment system that centralises payments to and from government services.
It enables citizens and businesses to pay for licences, fees and services online, reducing paperwork and inefficiencies.
Initially integrated with dozens of institutions, the plan is to eventually unify all government payments under this platform.
🪪 2. Digital Identity (Sri Lanka Unique Digital ID)
A national digital identity system is a key component of the government’s digital transformation agenda.
Digital IDs will help streamline citizen access to public and private services, improve tax compliance, and support a transition to a digital economy.
Allocations and rollout efforts are underway, with citizen cards expected to begin issuance as part of the 2026 budget roadmap.

3. e-Civil Registration (EBMD & One Registry)
Electronic certificates for Births, Marriages, and Deaths (EBMD) have been introduced, including access for Sri Lankans abroad via overseas missions.
In partnership with the UNDP and WHO, the ‘One Registry’ initiative is strengthening the civil registration and vital statistics system to support equitable service delivery.

4. Inland Revenue & Tax Administration Digitalisation
The government is actively modernising the Inland Revenue Department’s systems to digital platforms to improve tax administration, reporting, compliance and transparency.
This is part of a longer-term strategy to achieve broader digital economy targets by 2030.

5. Digitalisation of Overseas Services
Work is underway to digitally reform services delivered through Sri Lankan foreign missions, including online consular support and multilingual platforms to better serve Sri Lankans abroad.

6. Cybersecurity & National Digital Infrastructure
A National Cyber Security Operations Centre (NCSOC) and a National Cyber Protection Strategy (2025–2029) have been launched to bolster the security of critical digital infrastructure and protect citizens and government services from cyber threats.

7. Institutional & Strategic Framework
The President appointed a Chief Advisor on Digital Economy and elevated digitalisation within governance structures, indicating a central role for digital policy in national planning.
Efforts include building Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), improving ICT standards, and fostering private-sector collaboration.

Budget & Strategic Focus (2026)
As part of the 2026 national budget:
Significant funding was allocated for digital economy development (~Rs.25.5 billion+), including infrastructure incentives like tax breaks for communication towers and data centre investment.
Plans include promoting cashless transactions (e.g., waiving government fees on e-payments) and funding tech innovation, AI projects and startup ecosystems.
Virtual Special Economic Zones and cloud/AI resources for universities and schools are also part of the roadmap.

Broader Vision
Overall, the government’s digitalisation push aims to:
Improve public sector efficiency and transparency
Boost citizen access to services (both inside Sri Lanka and abroad)
Strengthen the digital economy as a contributor to GDP and jobs
Support formalisation of the informal economy via digital systems
Attract investment in digital infrastructure and tech sectors.