Accordingly, it is expected to install an electrically powered elevator in Sigiriya without harming its attractiveness and cultural values. The Main purpose of this step is to facilitate disabled and old people to visit Sigiriya, he said" and pointed out that this type of modernisation already exists in developed countries.

He also pointed out that the government is making arrangements to modernise Sigiriya to attract more tourists to the historic rock fortress.

Sigiriya is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning and is the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka.

The implementation of this modernisation project will help attract more tourists to Sigiriya,he added.