The Ministry of Technology (; ) is the
cabinet
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ministry of the
Government of Sri Lanka
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that directs the formulation and implementation of policies related to implementation, regulation and growth of technology and scientific research in the country. In the 2025 budget, the Sri Lankan government has made a significant push towards a digital economy. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced the establishment of a Digital Economic Authority and a Sri Lanka Unique Identity Project (
Digital ID) as key components of this initiative. The government has allocated LKR 3 billion towards digital investments.
The goal is to transition Sri Lanka into a cashless economy and to generate US $15 billion in revenue through the digital economy by 2030. This includes increasing the
ICT industry’s annual export revenue to US $5 billion. The budget also includes plans to strengthen
cybersecurity
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data privacy
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, and data protection laws
List of ministers
The Minister of Technology is an appointment in the
Cabinet of Sri Lanka
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The Dissanayake cabinet is the incumbent central gov ...
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See also
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List of universities in Sri Lanka
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Research in Sri Lanka
Scientific research in Sri Lanka is carried out by several research institutions. However, historically, Sri Lanka has been behind its regional peers in research funding. Sri Lanka was ranked 89th in the Global Innovation Index in 2024.
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References
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Government of Sri Lanka
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Technology
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Science and technology in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
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