Sri Lanka plans to adopt India’s DigiLocker system as part of a broader digital public infrastructure (DPI) initiative, following India’s successful implementation of digital identity solutions like Aadhaar. The system consists of three core components: digital identity for storing and verifying personal records, fast payment systems for financial transactions, and comprehensive data exchanges for credential sharing across platforms.
According to Srikanth Nadhamuni, founder CTO of Aadhaar, India’s DigiLocker has processed 5.2 billion digitally verified records and serves 150 million users. The system enables storage and verification of various documents including digital ID cards, educational records, and vaccine passports, building on India’s experience with digital health credentials during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The rollout in Sri Lanka will require integration of the country’s existing digital identity framework with DigiLocker capabilities, establishment of fast payment processing systems, and development of data exchange mechanisms to enable cross-platform sharing of credentials and records. The project supports Sri Lanka’s ongoing digital transformation efforts, including its recent move toward mandatory IMEI registration for mobile devices.
“India’s DPI stack has applications in vaccine passports, collecting taxes, automatic toll payments, climate adaptation, and the circular economy,” said Nandan Nilekani. The expansion of digital infrastructure follows India’s recent launch of a $25 million Social Impact Fund aimed at promoting similar DPI initiatives.
The system’s technical architecture includes features to enhance accessibility, such as conversational interfaces and generative AI capabilities to serve users with varying levels of digital literacy. These advances build on emerging trends in conversational commerce and AI-driven authentication, making digital services more accessible to diverse populations.
The DigiLocker implementation is expected to enhance government service delivery through centralized record-keeping and verification. The system also aims to improve financial oversight capabilities and streamline administrative processes across healthcare, education, and other public services, following similar successful deployments in India’s public sector.
Sources: The Sociable, Careers360
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