The advice comes as the government plans to begin the implementation of the project this January, as reported by Daily News. Authorities have emphasized the importance of the project, saying it will facilitate access to a good of services from government and the private sector. It is part of the country’s digital transformation journey which also seeks to streamline government services. In October last year, President Dissanayake expressed the wish to have the project executed within a time span of 18 months once it effectively begins.