The inaugural ceremony of the "Soba Sipwadula" project, implemented by the Sri Lanka Hadabima Authority under the "Clean Sri Lanka" programme, was held on October 2 at Ratmalana Hindu College.

The project aims to nurture an environmentally sensitive generation that cherishes nature by developing green zones and establishing classrooms in 50 selected schools. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation, Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Training, Sri Lanka Hadabima Authority, and S-Lon PLC's tree foster care programme.

To mark the project’s commencement, the Prime Minister planted a "Na" tree (Ironwood, botanically Mesua Nagassarium) on the school premises, accompanied by students who planted 100 saplings.

Simultaneously, inauguration ceremonies for school green zones were held in eight other provinces under the leadership of respective Governors.

The event was graced by Parliamentarians Hon. Lakshman Nipunarachchi and Hon. Samanmali Gunasinghe, Clean Sri Lanka Task Force Convener Mr. Rasel Aponso, Education Ministry Secretary Mr. Nalaka Kaluwawwe, Sri Lanka Hadabima Authority Chairman Mr. R.D. Siripala,  Director (Ethics) in Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat Mr. Dulip Somarathna, Director (Coordination) Mr. Dasun Wijesekara,  and other distinguished guests.