The second phase of the urban forest creation project under the "Clean Sri Lanka" initiative commenced on the morning of the 17th near the Bus Stand on Sirimavo Bandaranaike Mawatha, Thotalanga.

As part of this phase, trees have been planted on land owned by the Colombo Municipal Council in Thotalanga, transforming the area into a protected urban forest cultivation zone. A notable aspect of the project is the involvement of students from Sri Sanghabodhi Maha Vidyalaya, Madampitiya, who have been entrusted with the responsibility of caring for and safeguarding these environmentally valuable trees.

During the event, gifts and certificates were presented to the dedicated student caretakers in recognition of their commitment.

The project is a collaborative effort combining the "Tree Planter" program, managed by S-Lon Lanka Pvt Ltd of the Capital Maharaja Group of Companies, with the "Clean Sri Lanka" Secretariat. It operates under the direct guidance of the Presidential Secretariat and includes wide-ranging participation from both government and private sectors, such as the Road Development Authority, Urban Development Authority, and the Colombo Municipal Council.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by several senior dignitaries including Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing Hon. Anura Karunatilaka; Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Hon. Sunil Watagala; Deputy Minister of Environment Hon. Anton Jayakodi; Member of Parliament Dr. Najith Indika; Mayor of Colombo Municipal Council Hon. Vrai Kelly Balthasar; Deputy Mayor Hon. Hemantha Weerakoon; Secretary to the President Dr. N.S. Kumanayake; Capital Maharaja Group Director and Chief Operating Officer Mr. S.C. Weerasekara, along with urban councillors, government officials, security force personnel, and local residents. The event highlighted the collective effort towards creating greener urban spaces in Colombo.