World Bank Urges the CSIAP to Accelerate Activities in 11 Districts

Mr. Manoharan advising project officials

The World Bank team in Sri Lanka has advised the Climate-Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) to accelerate its activities in 11 identified hotspot districts to effectively achieve project objectives. The World Bank delegation, led by Mr. S. Manoharan, Task Team Leader (TTL) of CSIAP, emphasised that the project’s interventions are playing a critical role in advancing Sri Lanka’s agriculture and irrigation sectors. Mr. Manoharan urged CSIAP officials to take all necessary measures to expedite project implementation in the targeted areas, noting that the project’s active engagement will directly contribute to national development. The advisory session was held today (30^th) at the Project Management Unit (PMU), CSIAP, Colombo. The meeting was attended by Eng. R.M.B. Rajakaruna, Project Director, CSIAP, along with senior officials from both the World Bank and the CSIAP. 

The CSIAP speeds up tank rehabilitations to boost the irrigation sector in the NWP

The Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) reviewed the current progress of its activities and scheduled to speed up tank rehabilitation in the North Western Province.

The CSIAP came to this decision at a special meeting with Mr. P.B.M. Sirisena, Chief Secretary, North Western Province (NWP) held at the Chief Secretary Office, NWP recently. The CSIAP is moving forward in the NWP with the fullest cooperation of government officials.

Mr. J. S. Jayatissa, Director, Provincial Department of Irrigation, Eng. R.M.B. Rajakaruna, Project Director, Mr. O. P. Kithsiri, Deputy Project Director (NWP) and senior officials of the CSIAP attended this meeting.