The Nenasala project initiated for raising the IT literacy of the people of Sri Lanka is implemented by the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA)

The Nenasala project initiated for  raising the IT literacy of the people of Sri Lanka is implemented by the Information and Communication Technology  Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA).  The primary aim of this project is to empower the rural community through Information and Communication Technology.

ICTA has launched a variety of technological service facilities and training projects for implementing the Nenasalas in a proper manner.  The project launched  under the theme “Raising the capacities of Nenasalas” provides training in management and technology to  Nenasala operators.  This training aims at ensuring a proper management in Nenasalas and their being run in a profitable manner.  Furthermore extending the Nenasala services among the rural populace and ensuring their lasting success are among the goals of this project.

The training provided for the Nenasala operators under this project  covers the following six aspects:

1)      Marketing and Commercial Development for Nenasala Management

2)      A structured finance administration methodology

3)      Increasing of productivity of Nenasalas through the five S’s (5S) concept

4)      Process monitoring and assessment methodologies

5)      Raising computer hardware knowledge and skills

6)      Increasing of Nenasala operators’ skills with regard to the  Network

ICTA collaborates with VTA in streamlining ‘Nenasala’ IT education

The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) and the

Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka (VTASL) signed an MoU recently boosting recognition of ICT education at Nenasalas. 

ICTA Chairman, Senior Presidential Advisor and Peradeniya University Chancellor Professor P. W. Epasinghe  and VTASL Chairman Colonel S.R.P. Ratnayake signed the MoU at the Youth Affairs and Skills Development Ministry. 

The  aim of the MoU is to launch a project leading to issuing  a recognized certificate to students attending the  programme of ICT training and education at Nenasalas..

According to the MoU, VTASL has agreed to collaborate with ICTA for offering a recognized certificate to  students attending ICT education through Nenasalas using infrastructure facilities provided by ICTA.  The certificate is to be given. for students who successfully complete the relevant Programme, in Information and Communication Technology education and training.