The
Progress Review Meeting of the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) in the North Central Province (NCP) was held with the participation of the
World Bank officials in the office of the Chief Secretary in the NCP recently. This meeting, which has been chaired by Mr.
L.J.M.G.Chandrasiri Bandara, Chief Secretary, NCP, was held to assess the
status and advancement of the CSIAP’s activities in the province and to discuss
achievements, challenges, and next steps. The World Bank Officials visit every
province once in six months to collaborate with others, stay aligned with the
project goals, receive feedback, contribute to decision-making, and address
challenges effectively.
The World Bank Team headed by Dr. Sheu Salau, Task Team Leader (TTL) of the CSIAP & Mission Leader attended this meeting with Consultant Mr. S. Manoharan, Consultant Mr. Sarath Wickramarathne and Dr. Athula Senarathne, Senior Agriculture Specialist of the World Bank. Senior Officials of implementing agencies, Eng. R.M.B. Rajakaruna, Project Director, Deputy Project Director (PMU) Mr. H.M. P. Bandara, Mr. S.M. Seelarathna, Deputy Project Director (NCP) and senior staff of the CSIAP were present.
