Officials from the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) visited Badureliya today after a social media post went viral on the lack of connectivity in Kelinkanda in Baduraliya, prompting children to study on the streets to get 4G connectivity for academic activities.

Telecom operators also were called in for the site visit and technical planning was made to ensure 4G connectivity for not only Kelinkanda but adjoining areas within 2 weeks on the directive of Director General of TRCSL Oshada Senanayake, who personally visited the area with the team, TRCSL said in a social media post.

“The Gamata Sannivedanaya project was launched with exactly the core objective of ensuring no area is left uncovered with broadband connectivity which was endorsed as a national project on the Budget 2021. We will continue to actively drive ahead the coverage improvement initiatives in ensuring 100% connectivity ensuring the digital divide is eradicated in the country,” the TRCSL said.