Srilanka, Feb. 9 -- Sri Lanka is poised to launch a nationwide initiative to preserve its beaches for tourism while ensuring environmental sustainability, senior officials said yesterday.

Additional Secretary to the President for Clean Sri Lanka, Eng. S.P.C. Sugeeshwara told a media briefing yesterday that the new program will clean a 1,740-kilometre stretch of coastline, with the official inauguration taking place today at Crow Island, Mattakkuliya, Colombo 15, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

Sugeeshwara said that the program would focus on beach cleanliness, conservation, safety, and enhancing the visitor experience. He said that while Sri Lanka is surrounded by beautiful beaches, their environmental ...