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Sri Lanka's first virtual city pilot project in Kandy gets Cabinet nod
Daily FT
|August 06, 2025
In first phase SLT will develop virtual representations of 58 tourist attractions and locations with strong tourism potential Second phase will concentrate on Temple of the Tooth Relic and 20 additional historical sites SLT to use advanced technology to enhance accessibility and engagement for in-person and remote visitors
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THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday gave the green light for Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) to commence production of the country’s first Virtual City Project, with the UNESCO-listed city of Kandy selected as the pilot location.
The project will be funded using allocations initially earmarked for the Clean Sri Lanka initiative.
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