The
Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) distributed Two Million
worth of Equipment such as Sprinkler Irrigation Systems (50), Compost Making
Kit (500) and Rain Shelters (20) among CSIAP farmers in Kokawewa,
Galenbindunuwewa ASC area recently. The Minister of Agriculture, Wildlife and
Forest Resources Conservation, Mr. Mahinda Amaraweera participated in this
event and supervised CSIAP’s activities too. Minister Amaraweera and Parlimentarian Mr. Duminda Dissanayahe handed over equipment to CSIAP farmers. The Deputy Project Director’s (DPD)Office
in the North Central Province of the CSIAP organized this distribution ceremony
of equipment. Ministry
of Agriculture engaged in a friendly discussion with villagers to find issues
that they face and propose solutions.Parliamentarian Mr. Duminda Dissanayake, Eng. R.M.B. Rajakaruna, Deputy Project
Director (NCP) Mr. S.M. Seelarathne, around 100 farmers, Agriculture
Instructors (Inter-Provincial) Agriculture Facilitators and CSIAP staff in NCP
were present in this programme.
