Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The government aims to boost Sri Lanka's economic growth from its current 5 per cent level to 7-8% over the coming years, identifying the information technology, electrical, and electronics industries as key drivers.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake shared these plans during a discussion with industry leaders and investors on 1 July at the Presidential Secretariat. He stressed that securing the country's future depends on strengthening domestic industries and invited entrepreneurs to partner with the government to unlock economic potential. The President also requested detailed proposals and reports on current industry challenges from the participants.

To accelerate this growth, the government plans to allocate Rs...