The Government has announced the establishment of a new state-owned enterprise, Gov Tech (Pvt) Limited, to spearhead Sri Lanka’s ongoing and future digital transformation initiatives as an independent institution with full implementation authority.
Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa revealed that the decision follows Cabinet approval granted on January 27 to dissolve the existing Sri Lanka Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) and to begin drafting legislation to form a Digital Economic Authority.
Extensive research was undertaken—drawing from both domestic experiences and international best practices—to design an effective institutional framework that can fast-track the country’s digitalisation and foster a thriving digital economy.
Minister Jayatissa stressed the importance of a stable and clearly defined institutional structure in achieving the goals laid out in Sri Lanka’s national digital strategies. He said that Gov Tech (Pvt) Limited will function with the autonomy required to efficiently implement key digital projects, free from bureaucratic delays.
Accordingly, the Cabinet has approved the proposal presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Digital Economy, to formally establish Gov Tech (Pvt) Limited—marking a significant step forward in the country’s digital governance and economic modernization efforts.
