Government to develop Muthurajawela Wetlands under Ministry of Environment
The government has decided to bring the Muthurajawela Wetlands under the purview of the Ministry of Environment and the Urban Development Authority (UDA).
Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed the ministry to take over the Muthurajawela wetland sanctuary immediately.
The Minister pointed out that the President focused his attention on protecting the highly sensitive ecosystem of Muthurajawela.
The Wetland Sanctuary was taken over by various individuals and have been attempting to destroy the ecosystem illegally.
The Minister said that he and Ministry Secretary Dr Anil Jasinghe paid an observation tour to the site to assess the situation and had seen not only certain businessmen but some underworld gangs and government officials too had their hands in this ecosystem destruction.
Minister Mahinda Amaraweera stated that steps will be taken to develop it into an attractive ecosystem for local and foreign tourists.
It is planned to complete the project by the end of next year while preserving the Muthurajawela ecosystem.
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This vast area of land closer to Colmobo. Now there is illegal land grabbing, waste dump (even for imported industrial and other hazardous waste). If properly developed with strict environment guide lines, it has tremendous potential opportunities such as dairy industry, nature-park, water sport, etc.
I am heartened to note this work being given to a strong Minister, Hon Mahinda Amaraweera who treads in the shadow of the Leader’s Visions of Prosperity and Splendor.
Hon Mahinda A will ensure up and coming Viyath Maga professionals supporting the Leader’s Visions of Prosperity and Splendor are provided the opportunity to earn a patch of the turf in our Motherland.