President Dissanayake proposes digital transformation authority and AI centre in budget
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced plans to establish a new digital transformation authority and an Artificial Intelligence centre of excellence on Wijerama Mawatha in Colombo.
Presenting the 2027 budget proposals in Parliament, Dissanayake also proposed providing broadband internet vouchers to 750,000 selected students to enhance school digital literacy.
Additionally, a five-year tax concession has been granted for building new communication towers. Dissanayake said 700 to 800 towers are needed by 2030, with 573 already under construction and expected to be completed by 2028.
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How the story developed
- සිThis storyPresident Dissanayake proposed a digital transformation authority, an AI center, and student broadband internet vouchers.
- සිPresident Dissanayake allocated 200 million rupees for a Katunayake Airport flyover to support re-exportation centers.
- தHarsha de Silva criticized the budget for lacking structural change and maintaining previous expenditure levels.
- සිOpposition Leader Sajith Premadasa accused the government of concealing economic data and manipulating budget figures.
