Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena says that the government has planned to establish ten botanical gardens based on the climate zones in the country.

Delivering a statement in Parliament today (June 05), the Prime Minister revealed plans to establish the projects in areas including Galle, Vavuniya, Ampara, Polonnaruwa and Deniyaya.

He stated that they have currently planned a Mangrove Botanic Garden at Akmeemana, Galle as well as botanic gardens in Vavuniya, Ampara, Polonnaruwa and Deniyaya.

He added that work is being done with experienced professionals in this field.