“Carry out CSIAP’s activities aiming at SL’s development” the Sec. of Agriculture

Dr. Weerasinghe presents the CSIAP's activities while the Secretary and the Project Director look on

The CSIAP should focus on improving the livelihood of the farm community which leads to the betterment of the country, said Mr. D.M.L.D. Bandaranayake, the Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, in a special discussion with staff held at the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) this morning (04). 

The newly appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture visited PMU to find the CSIAP’s activities out and he was warmly welcomed by the Project Director Eng. R.M.B. Rajakaruna with the CSIAP staff. Deputy Project Director Dr. Priyantha Weerasinghe explained what CSIAP is, its activities and current status to Mr. Bandaranayake

In order to do this, we have to take initiatives to change the mindset of farmers and involve farmers in the development processes formally, the Secretary further added.  Continue the CSIAP’s activities in a manner that benefits farmers. It is everyone’s responsibility to dedicate themselves to achieving project activities. For this, I will give my fullest support Mr. Bandaranayake expressed.