President unveils blueprint to boost agriculture and tourism in the Eastern province

President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled an ambitious 10-year initiative aimed at boosting agriculture and tourism in the Eastern Province, with a particular focus on the development of Trincomalee.

He highlighted plans to harness the untapped potential of the Mahaweli A and B zones in the Batticaloa district, previously overlooked by Mahaweli projects. Additionally, a comprehensive tourism strategy spanning from Nilaweli to Panama is set to be implemented.

The President made the announcements when he attended the 149th anniversary celebration of Chenkaladi Madhya Maha Vidyalaya in Batticaloa. Furthermore, efforts to enhance the college’s infrastructure were initiated in conjunction with its anniversary and President Ranil Wickremesinghe personally conferred certificates to students who successfully completed their advanced level studies at Chenkaladi Madhya Maha Vidyalaya.