Sri Lanka – Japan signs contract on ‘digital Terrestrial TV broadcasting project

A consultant contract for the detailed design of the Japan’s project "Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Project” was signed between Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, and the Japanese company, Yachiyo Engineering on Thursday.

The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, and Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Akio Isomata , Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka.

The Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Project is a project that supports transformation to a digital economy, which is the foundation for sustainable economic growth, through the effective use of limited and scarce frequencies.

This project also contributes to improvement of people's lives through the provision of diverse contents, including information and alert on natural disasters, and the securing of a healthy competitive environment in the broadcasting industry. 　

Ambassador Isomata emphasised that the project should be implemented without any further delay, mentioning the fact that it took 10 years before the consultant contract was signed today since the bilateral agreement was concluded between Japan and Sri Lanka. 

He expressed his expectation that all parties concerned will work closely together to implement the project in a steady manner for the benefit the people of Sri Lanka in achieving a digitalized economy.