That attractive places around the coast of this country should be identified and an urgent program should be prepared to attract local and foreign tourists. Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said that the Urban Development Authority and other government agencies as well as the private sector should be involved to develop such places.
The Minister said this while attending a meeting held at the Ministry Auditorium. There, the Coastal Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department drew attention to 24 newly identified tourist spots along the coast of the country.
Riverside, Puttalam Lagoon Islands, Kudava, Waikala, Negombo Lagoon, Kapungoda, Pritipura, Kokgala Lagoon, Seethagalle, Rakava Lagoon, Lunama Lagoon, Malala Lewaya, Kirinda, Kunukale Beach, Elephant Rock, Salathiv Island, Tambalagamuwa Bay, Governor Office, Uppuveli, Sampalthivu Beach, Ariyamalla Beach, Nayaru Beach, Nandikadal Beach, Santhakulam Beach are the identified tourist spots.
The Minister further emphasized that more such places should be identified along the coast of this country.
The Minister further pointed out that by properly developing the coastline around the country while protecting the coastal environment of the country, we can find solutions to the economic crises facing our country.