The Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) continues to support farmers by providing timely agricultural inputs to ensure uninterrupted cultivation in project-implemented areas. Under this initiative, approximately 700 farmers representing producer societies in Mallikativu, Manakandal, and Puthukudiyiruppu East recently received agricultural inputs valued at Rs. 6.65 million.
Wide Range of Inputs Distributed
A wide range of inputs was distributed among
beneficiary farmers, including 13 varieties of vegetable seeds, turmeric and
ginger rhizomes, 50 grow bags, fruit and multipurpose plants such as guava,
lime, murunga, papaw, and passion fruit, as well as manioc and sweet potato
cuttings. These inputs aim to enhance crop diversity, productivity, and
household nutrition.
World Bank Support to Farming Communities
The distribution event was attended by a World Bank
mission led by Mr. Sheu Salau, Co–Task Team Leader (TTL) and Mission Leader of the CSIAP, who personally handed over the inputs to farmers along with CSIAP staff.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Salau emphasized the World Bank’s continued
commitment to improving agricultural productivity and raising the living
standards of farming communities.
Participation of Key Stakeholders
The event was attended by Consultant Mr. S. Manoharan,
Dr. Athula Senarathne, Senior Agriculture Specialist of the World Bank, Mr.
George Babu, Provincial Deputy Project Director (Northern Province), as well as
subject specialists and officers of the CSIAP, highlighting strong
collaboration among stakeholders.
Strengthening Climate-Smart Agriculture
Through such interventions,
CSIAP aims to strengthen climate-resilient agricultural practices, support
smallholder farmers, and ensure sustainable food production in vulnerable
regions of the Northern Province
Story by R. Sanjeepan (Institutional Development & Capacity Building Specialist), NP, CSIAP
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