A
comprehensive briefing was conducted today (13th) at the Project Management Unit, following progress tours in North Central,
Northern, Eastern, Southern and Uva provinces where the Climate Smart Irrigated
Agriculture Project is being implemented by World Bank Officials who reviewed
the current status of the project, identifying achievements, addressing
concerns, and evaluating next steps in ensuring timely completion. The Task
Team Leader (TTL) of the CSIAP & Mission Leader Dr. Sheu
Salau of the World Bank assessed key areas of progress, reviewed project
milestones, and addressed any existing challenges impacting the timeline.
During
the briefing, CSIAP’s Project Director Mr. S.M. Saman Bandulasena emphasized
the importance of implementing project activities that benefit the community,
maintaining quality and adhering to deadlines. Senior Agriculture Specialist
Dr. Athula Senarathne, Consultant Mr. S. Manoharan and Consultant Prof. V.K.
Ravichandran, Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant Mr Jagath Seneviratne and
Value Chain and Agribusiness Development Consultant Mr Sanjeewa Rodrigo of the
World Bank and Deputy Project Director, Mr. H.M.P Bandara, Subject Specialists
and Officers of the CSIAP.
Photograph
by Nikeshala Kodithuwakku, PMU, CSIAP
