Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- The Ministry of Environment has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number to encourage public participation in environmental protection and to provide direct access to the Minister and Deputy Minister for addressing environmental concerns.

Citizens can report issues by sending an text to 0766412029, after which the Ministry will forward these complaints to relevant institutions, ensure prompt and sustainable solutions, and carry out follow-up investigations.

The service will operate from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday, and officially begins today.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily News Sri Lanka....