Tourist Information and Guidance Center Established under the Smart Village Project

A Tourist Information and Guidance Center has been established in the Perawella village area near Bomburu Ella under the Smart Village Project on 5th May 2026, with the aim of enhancing tourism services while promoting sustainable community development within the locality.
This initiative was developed as a community-based project by two fourth-year undergraduate students of the National Institute of Social Development, reflecting the practical application of academic knowledge towards rural development and community empowerment.
The project is being implemented collaboratively by the National Institute of Social Development and the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment. The primary objective of the Tourist Information and Guidance Center is to strengthen the local tourism industry while contributing to the socio-economic development of the Perawella community through the creation of livelihood and income-generating opportunities.
Through this initiative, the project is expected to improve visitor guidance and tourism-related services, encourage community participation in tourism activities, and support sustainable rural development in the area.