The CSIAP rehabilitates 32 Agro Wells in Uva Province at the cost of Rs. 9.6m

Mrs. V.G Ramani of Andawelayaya and Mr. M.H. Charlis of Neluwagala look on their Agro Wells 

Farmer Ramani cultivates turmeric with water obtained from her Agro Well

The Deputy Project Director’s Office of the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) for Uva Province is moving forward with plans to rehabilitate 32 dilapidated Agro Wells in Monaragala district under the first phase of the initiative. This project aims to enable farmers to cultivate other field crops, fruits, vegetables, and plantation crops throughout the year in the Buttala, Wellawaya, and Thelulla Agrarian Service Center areas.

Out of the 32 Agro Wells, rehabilitation work on 28 Agro Wells has already commenced, and 4 Agro Wells have been successfully completed. The programme is estimated to cost Rs. 9.6 million, with Rs. 4.44 million already disbursed to beneficiaries. Farmers receive a 50% contribution from the project, subject to a maximum limit of Rs. 300,000 per Agro Well which serves as a vital groundwater resource, helping farmers in Sri Lanka’s dry zones overcome challenges posed by water shortages. By rehabilitating these Agro Wells, the project ensures sustainable water availability for crop cultivation and supports year-round agricultural productivity in the province.