Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

E-ticketing system for Yala National Park launched

- BY CHATURANGA SAMARAWICK­RAMA

While introducin­g a fast ticket issuing system for tourists and local community, the Wildlife Conservati­on Department launched an online E-ticketing system for Yala National Park.

The E-ticketing system was launched by the Wildlife Minister S. M. Chandrasen­a at the Ministry premises yesterday.

Speaking to the media he said as advised by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the latest technology should be used to facilitate the general public and this was the day that technology would be introduced to the Wildlife Department.

The Minister requested the Wildlife Conservati­on Director-general M.G.C. Sooriyaban­dara to implement the E-ticketing facility with other National parks such as Wilpattu and Lunugamweh­era to promote tourism in the country.

Meanwhile, The Wildlife Conservati­on Director-general said the new system was introduced and launched following requests received regarding minimising the rush at the main gate of the Yala National Park.

“Anyone can log in to the Department

Anyone can log in to the Department of Wildlife Conservati­on website and fill the short form to get a printed ticket payment facilities could be done

of Wildlife Conservati­on website and fill the short form to get a printed ticket. Payment facilities could be done through the website,” he said.

“After printing the ticket, people only have to be at the Yala National Park main gate at the correct time and date printed on the E-ticket,” he said.

“After launching the system, that shows a boost in issuing tickets. The Department will be looking into various management procedures to manage the crowd in the National Park,” the DG added.

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PIC BY KUSHAN PATHIRAJA

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