Cabinet nod for Chartered Institute of Computing Sri Lanka

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Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne

Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne said the Government has taken a significant step forward in strengthening the professional foundations of Sri Lanka’s information technology (IT) sector with the Cabinet approving the establishment of the Chartered Institute of Computing Sri Lanka (CICSL).

The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL), established in 1976, has for five decades stood as the foremost and sole organisation representing professionals in the country’s computing sector.

Recognising its enduring role and the aspirations of the professionals it represents, the Cabinet of Ministers, acting on a proposal submitted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Digital Economy Minister, granted policy approval for the establishment of the CICSL, and instructed the Legal Draftsman to prepare the necessary draft legislation to give effect to this decision.

Eng. Weeraratne said that this is a strong initiative by the Government to elevate the CSSL to chartered status, placing it on equal standing with other professional bodies that already hold such recognition.

He noted that the objective is to enable the Institute to contribute more effectively and authoritatively to the national digital transformation program by promoting professional excellence, advancing research and innovation, driving technological progress, and strengthening capacity development within the field of IT.

He further stated that as Sri Lanka continues to build its digital economy under the DIGIECON 2030 vision, a strong, chartered professional institute for the computing fraternity is not merely symbolic but foundational, ensuring that the professionals driving the country’s digital transformation are recognised, empowered, and equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global technology landscape.

The Deputy Minister said the Government remained committed to building the institutional frameworks necessary to sustain a resilient, innovative, and globally competitive digital economy for Sri Lanka.