The Ministry of Technology, currently known as the Ministry of Digital Economy, is a cabinet ministry of the Government of Sri Lanka responsible for formulating and implementing policies on the development, regulation, and advancement of technology and scientific research in the country.
In the 2025 budget, the Sri Lankan government 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 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 industryâÂÂs annual export revenue to US $5 billion. The budget also includes plans to strengthen cybersecurity, data privacy, and data protection laws
The Minister of Technology or the Minister of Digital Economy is an appointment in the Cabinet of Sri Lanka.