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. World Bank Officials reviewed the current status of the
project, identified achievements, addressed concerns, and evaluated 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
