ICT paves way for efficient monitoring of Maganeguma

Over 400 roads across the country, set to be reconstructed under the Maganeguma National Road Development program, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse today.

Work will start simultaneously in all locations, for the first time in Sri Lanka and the Prime Minister will be using information and communication technology to monitor the work of multiple locations during the course of the day.

Live data feeds from locations in four electorates, namely Balangoda, Kalaweva, Sooriyawewa and Yapahuwa will simultaneously reach the central control room situated at Temple Trees enabling the Prime Minister to communicate with persons on the field and then in return to communicate back. The live streaming video will be transmitted via satellite through internet technology.

This is a historic moment for the country as it is the first time a Prime Minister has used ICT for site monitoring of projects.

This initiative was facilitated by the Information Communication Technology agency of Sri Lanka.

Programme Director of the ICTA Reshan Dewapura said that the Agency is fully committed to supporting the Prime Minister in continuing this endeavour. It is believed that this is a significant step towards the establishment of e-Governance in the country.

Facilities and ground staff was provided by Electroteks Global Services (pvt) Ltd. Equipment for the field and the control room was provided by PC House, DPIT, Walksideways (Pvt) Ltd and Sala Enterprises.