AP to help Lanka in service delivery through use of tech:Naidu

Andhra Pradesh would help Sri Lanka in service delivery through information technology, the state's Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Chandra Babu Naidu said here today.
The chief minister was attending the second anniversary celebrations of President Maithripala Sirisena in office.
Naidu said Sirisena has made "Sri Lanka a democratic country".
Asked what Sri Lanka expects from his visit, Naidu said, "two things immediately they want me to look at, that is to replace all traditional street lights with LED bulbs. I asked them to visit and make a study. The second matter is the ground water technology, there will be real time billing leading to 40 per cent savings".

A study conducted by Andhra University and Engineering Staff College of India showed that Andhra Pradesh saved about 421 million unit of power last year because of the use of LED bulbs in four of the 13 districts.
"Andhra Pradesh would help Sri Lanka in service delivery through information technology," Naidu said.

Naidu said Andhra Pradesh was willing to extend to help where there is a Sri Lankan interest and where technology and expertise is available in the state.
"It is for the overall benefit of people," he added.
Naidu said Sri Lanka has a bright future ahead, recalling his long association with the Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.