Sri Lanka, June 20 -- A committee comprising government officials and experts has been appointed under the leadership of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake to seek and implement sustainable solutions to manage and control the damages caused by wild animals to food production (Agriculture and Plantation sectors) through a scientific approach.

The committee held its first meeting at the Presidential Secretariat.

The main objective of the committee is to conduct a scientific study on the agricultural damage caused by wild animals and to implement short, medium and long-term action plans. In addition to drafting national policies and legislation, the committee will also coordinate the provision of necessary human, phy...