Showcasing Climate-Smart Agriculture at Community
Level
The World Bank officials recently visited the Climate Smart
Demonstration Village established in Keppapulavu village, located within the
Mulliyawalai Agrarian Service Centre area of Mullaitivu District in the
Northern Province. The visit aimed to observe firsthand how climate-smart
agricultural practices are being implemented at village level under the Climate
Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) and how these interventions are
contributing to improved agricultural productivity and resilience.
Engagement with Farmer Producer Society to
Strengthen Livelihoods
During the visit, the World Bank delegation engaged in
discussions with the Keppapulavu Producer Society, which was formed under the
CSIAP. The discussions focused on identifying additional support required to
further enhance crop productivity, strengthen market linkages, and improve the
livelihoods of farming families in the village. The Producer Society shared its
experiences, challenges, and successes in adopting climate-smart technologies
and practices.
The CSIAP Support Enables Sustainable Cultivation
Practices
The CSIAP has extended comprehensive support to the
Keppapulavu Producer Society by providing quality inputs, improved seed
varieties, and continuous technical guidance. These interventions have enabled
farmers to adopt sustainable cultivation practices, optimize water use, and
improve yields, while enhancing resilience to climate variability.
High-Level World Bank Delegation Observes
On-Ground Impact
The World Bank team was headed by Mr. Sheu Salau, Co–Task Team
Leader (TTL) of the CSIAP, and included Mr. Seenithamby Manoharan, Consultant; Dr.
Athula Senaratne, Senior Agriculture Specialist representing the World Bank;
along with Mr. George Babu, Deputy Project Director (Northern Province), and
CSIAP subject specialists and officers. The delegation commended the progress
achieved at the demonstration village and reaffirmed the World Bank’s
commitment to supporting climate-resilient agricultural development in Sri
Lanka.
