The Ministry of Digital Economy Affairs says that tenders have been invited from Indian companies to prepare the new digital identity card.

Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne stated that a period of 4 months will be given for the purpose.

It is reported that India will provide a grant of Rs. 10.4 billion to the country for the project.

The deputy minister stated that the new digital identity card will be issued by the middle of next year.


(colombotimes.lk)