Sri Lanka, April 23 -- In a bid to leverage water resources, the Cabinet of Ministers has green lit a proposal to explore the development of water-based tourism and passenger transport services through a public-private partnership (PPP). The decision, approved during a Cabinet meeting, aims to boost the island nation's tourism sector while addressing urban mobility challenges.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Hearth envisions establishing boat services along key coastal routes, including Puttalam-Fort, Fort-Galle, and Galle-Matara. Additionally, inland water resources such as Hamilton Ela, Beira Wewa, Diyawanna Oya, and Madu Gaga will be developed to enhance tourist at...