President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has highlighted 07 key technology-related projects in the Government’s Policy Statement which was delivered in Parliament today.
The President delivered the policy statement after declaring open the second session of the 09th Parliament of Sri Lanka this morning.
Following are the 07 key tech-related projects addressed by the President:
- The eNIC Project is almost complete and will be launched in 2022.
- The Data Protection and Cyber Security Bill has received Cabinet approval.
- The laws to protect undersea Submarine Cables are being prepared.
- Remote Working & Digital Nomads encouraged via competitive policy frameworks.
- Digital Distance learning to be expanded to University Students.
- Over 300 villages have been connected via broadband/fiber connectivity.
- Plans are underway to connect all schools via high-speed broadband.
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