The World Bank Team of the 13th Implementation Support and Review Mission of the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) commenced this morning (02nd) in Southern Province to monitor, assess, and evaluate the progress of the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP). This mission allows the World Bank Officials to observe the implementation and outcomes of initiatives, identify challenges, gaps, or areas for improvement and ensure that resources are being used effectively.
The World Bank Team led by Task Team Leader (TTL) of the CSIAP & Mission Leader Dr. Sheu Salau with Consultant Mr. S. Manoharan and Consultant Prof. V.K. Ravichandran witnessed Rehabilitated Tanks, Electric Fencing, Spillways, Field Cannels, Sluice Gates, Cultivation Fields and a Cascade Management Committee Meeting in areas in Southern Province where the CSIAP is being implemented. The World Bank Team had opportunities to meet farmers benefiting from the CSIAP. Finally, both Southern & Uva Provinces' Progress Review Meeting was held to observe subject-wise progress at the Deputy Project Director’s Office in Southern & Uva Provinces in Thanamalwila. Mr. D.M.L. Bandaranayake, Deputy Project Director of the CSIAP in Southern and Uva Provinces facilitated this World Bank Mission in Southern with his staff.
Photographs by Nikeshala Kodithuwakku, PMU and Thamindu Sandaruwan, SP&UP, CSIAP
