Nayaru, Kokilai, Chundikulam and Madu Road have been identified as viable locations for such ventures, quoting the Economic Development Ministry Director General Dr. Chandrawansa Pathiraja Daily News reported.

People could take advantage from a number of direct and indirect employment opportunities arising from such ventures. This would also help preserve nature’s gifts bestowed to the land, he added.

Dr. Pathiraja said the rich Bio-diversity and unique natural features which could be found in forests, marshes, lagoons etc. in these areas could provide rich material to develop intended wildlife sanctuaries.

According to him the authorities are also looking at the possibility of expanding the extent of the Wilpattu National Park by encompassing viable land areas which are presently unused in the Northern sector.