ICTA gives Rs. 35 m for community development

ICT DEVELOPMENT: The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), launched the e-Society Development Initiative to take Sri Lanka into a new era where all sections of our society would reap the benefits of ICT.

By facilitating more balanced access to information within Sri Lankan society, it is envisioned that the e-SDI will assist in closing the development divide between urban and rural areas, help integrate post conflict regions and thereby contribute to the broader national objectives of development, growth and peace.

Six grants of Rs 5 million each will be awarded under the Partnership Assistance Programme in education, communication, disabilities and content.

The grant process, administered by PricewaterhouseCoopers Sri Lanka, the Process Consultants appointed by the Agency concluded its first round this month with a number of organisations and communities being selected for receipt of awards.