Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka plans to open land reservations for investors at the proposed Paranthan Export Processing Zone by the end of November 2026, while infrastructure development at both Paranthan and Kankesanthurai (KKS) is scheduled to begin in early January 2027.

The plans were discussed during a visit to the Northern Province by BOI Chairman Duminda Hulangamuwa and Director General Dr Sulakshana Jayawardena to assess investment opportunities and accelerate the development of the two industrial zones.

The visit brought together government officials, regional administrators and investors to discuss infrastructure development, investment facilitation and opportunities to expand export-oriented...