The World Bank’s 13th support mission to the CSIAP visited Uva Province

The World Bank Team of the 13th Implementation Support and Review Mission of the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) observed the progress of the project in Monaragala District today (03rd). Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP).  The Task Team Leader (TTL) of the CSIAP & Mission Leader Dr.  Sheu Salau with Consultant Mr. S. Manoharan and Consultant Prof. V.K. Ravichandran of the World Bank look into 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 witnessed Field Cannels, Tanks to be rehabilitated, Cultivation Fields, farmers using Solar Pumps  and a farmer selling value-added products. The World Bank Team had opportunities to meet farmers benefiting from the CSIAP. 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