September 25, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s transition to a digital economy has taken a significant step forward with the growing adoption of GovPay, the government’s centralised digital payment platform.
Since its rollout, the system has processed transactions worth over Rs. 285 million, reflecting a marked shift towards digital financial services within the public sector.
Digital Economy Minister Eranga Weerarathne, speaking to journalists earlier this week, hailed the platform’s early success and underlined its growing reach across the country. According to the Minister, a total of 137 institutions — including a wide range of government departments and agencies — are now actively connected to GovPay.
Highlighting recent developments, the Minister noted that all state institutions across the Southern Province are now fully integrated with the system. Similar groundwork has been completed in the Northern Province, with ongoing efforts to extend the digital infrastructure into the Central Province.
“We’re laying the foundation for a more efficient, transparent and accessible public service,” the Minister remarked, adding that the uptake of GovPay is also helping to build public confidence in digital transactions.
In addition to government services, the GovPay platform has been introduced as a payment solution for traffic fines across the Western Province and along major expressways. The Ministry has confirmed that preparations are underway to implement the same facility in three more provinces, with plans to cover the entire country in a phased rollout.
