Jaffna 2035: Initiative Launched to Build World’s First ’Well-Being Gastronomy City’ 📈

• Overview: TMC Jaffna hosted the "Jaffna 2035" forum to position the region as a global hub for well-being, culture, and sustainable economic growth. The vision was presented to the Northern Province Governor by a visiting Japanese delegation. • Strategic Focus: Keynote speaker Prof. Hiroki Ikenaga (Kansai International University, Japan) outlined a model integrating Jaffna’s local strengths: Agriculture and fisheries Culinary heritage, Ayurveda, and coastal environment Education and strong community values • Economic Impact: The initiative aims to drive regional development by balancing cultural preservation with innovation, tourism, research, entrepreneurship, and foreign investment.