LANKAQR Nationwide Rollout Campaign

The LANKAQR Nationwide Rollout Campaign was launched on 25th October 2021 at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) with the aim of popularizing LANKAQR payments among small and medium merchants as well as consumers, as the prevalent digital payment method in the country. 

At the invitation of the Governor of CBSL, Mr. Ajith Nivard Cabraal, this event was held with the participation of Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Minister of Youth and Sports, Minister of Development Coordination and Monitoring and State Minister of Digital Technology and Entrepreneur Development (Chief Guest), Hon. Johnston Fernando, Minister of Highways, Hon. Kanchana Wijesekera, State Minister of Ornamental Fish, Inland Fish & Prawn Farming, Fishery Harbour Development, Multi-day Fishing Activities and Fish Exports and Hon. D V Chanaka, State Minister of Aviation and Export Zones Development. Heads of several government departments, financial institutions, payment service providers, as well as heads of retail, health and media institutions were also present.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021