Friday 3 May 2024

The World Bank reviews the overall progress of the CSIAP at the PMU

The overall progress Review Meeting to assess achievements, address any remaining issues, and pave the way for a successful project conclusion of the Climate Smart Irrigate Agriculture Project was held at the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the CSIAP, Colombo this morning(03rd). Having witnessed the CSIAP’s activities and its impact in Southern, Uva, North Central and Eastern provinces, the World Bank Officials gathered at the PMU under the leadership of Task Team Leader (TTL) of the CSIAP & Mission Leader Dr.  Sheu Salau with Consultant Mr. S. Manoharan, Consultant Mr. Sarath Wickramaratne, Environmental Safeguard Consultant Ms. Sithara Athapatthu, Senior Agriculture Specialist Dr. Athula Senarathne, Senior Environmental Specialist Ms. Nadeera Rajapaksha, Procurement Specialist Ms. Heenaben Yatin Doshi and Voice Secondee Ms. Sima Ramrattan from the Republic of Suriname. This meeting serves as a forum for the CSIAP to converge, align, and strategize, ensuring that projects stay on track, issues are addressed promptly, and goals are achieved efficiently.

The CSIAP’s Project Director Eng. R. M.B. Rajakaruna welcomed the World Bank Officials and overall progress was presented afterwards by the MIS. Deputy Project Directors of six provinces, Specialists and Officers of the CSIAP were present at this meeting. 

Photographs by Nikeshala Kodithuwaku, PMU, CSIAP