Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement measures aimed at minimizing the use of polythene and plastic within the Sri Pada highly sensitive ecosystem during the annual pilgrimage season.

The Sri Pada pilgrimage season runs for six months annually from December and a huge quantity of decaying and non - decaying waste disposed by the pilgrims and other individuals who visit during that period is collected in the area, according to Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

The Sri Pada eco system is a highly sensitive zone covered by the Flora and Fauna Protection Ordinance and the waste management in the zone has become a timely requirement.

Therefore, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resol...