COLOMBO, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Aimed at accelerating Sri Lanka's digital transformation, three key initiatives were officially launched on Friday under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, according to the President's Media Division (PMD).
These initiatives include the establishment of the GovPay government digital payment platform, the expansion of the President's Fund services to the Divisional Secretariat level, and the introduction of the electronic system for obtaining birth, marriage, and death certificates through embassies, said the PMD in a press release.
Through the GovPay platform, payments for all services related to 16 government institutions can be processed in the initial phase. Starting from April, an additional 30 government institutions are planned to be integrated into the platform.
Moving forward, there is an ambition to unify all government institutions under this system, with 12 state and private banks already joining the platform, according to the PMD.
Speaking at the event, Dissanayake emphasized that technological advancements play a pivotal role in improving people's lives by delivering efficient, high-quality and cost-effective services.
The president said that the President's Fund has traditionally been managed from Colombo, which has posed significant challenges for citizens in remote villages. To address this, the fund's operations will now be decentralized to the Divisional Secretariat level, ensuring greater accessibility and convenience. ■
