He stated that the data is being compiled in coordination with Divisional Secretariats and other relevant institutions. To ensure accuracy, teams are being deployed to the affected areas, while digital reporting methods are expected to speed up the process. Dr. Suriya-Peruma further noted that the required Information System for this initiative has been developed free of charge by the MIT Institute, with Microsoft providing the necessary technical support.
Commenting on the Rebuilding Sri Lanka programme, the Secretary said that numerous countries have extended both financial and physical assistance, with additional support continuing to flow in. According to information provided by the Department of Foreign Resources, countries such as Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Maldives, the United States, Nepal, Switzerland, Canada, Ireland and South Korea, along with institutions including the World Bank, the IMF and the Asian Development Bank, have expressed willingness to provide financial aid.
Meanwhile, India and Pakistan were among the first to supply immediate physical assistance following the disaster, while several other nations including the Maldives, Australia, Bangladesh, the UAE, Switzerland and Qatar have provided essential relief supplies.
