A Program to plant 2 million saplings in Sri Lanka

With the theme of “Surakumata Parisaraya”, the 2 million saplings that are expected to increase forest density and forest coverage in Sri Lanka began on April 16 in Rajamadiagara Boys Town. Ministers of Rural Roads and other countries attended meeting. Infrastructure, Nimal Lanza.

Tree planting was carried out according to the auspicious time for tree planting in Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

The above plan is based on the “National Policy Framework” of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. It will ensure that 2 million saplings will be planted within four years, and the local and eco-friendly plants inherent in each region will be planted. , Has arranged to plant 500,000 saplings in 2021.

Greening is limited to designated locations in Gampaha District to increase the minimum forest density and forest coverage in Gampaha District.

Many government officials including Congressman Nalin Fernando, State Secretary Professor Raanjith Dissanayake, Director of the Road Development Agency Chairman Chaminda Athuluwage and Central Environment Agency Chairman Amarasinghe attended the meeting.