Government has decided to establish a special tourism zone from Thabbowa to Wilpattu, said the State Minister of Skill Development and Vocational Training Palitha Range Bandara.

He said that, the government under this program is expected to create at least 15, 000 direct and indirect job opportunities.

The project will be implemented with long and short term plans.

He further added that the initiative work of the Thabbowa economic zone has already commenced and President Maithripala Sirisena has also paid special attention in this regard.