Thursday, 9 January 2025

A two-day workshop on Preparation of Action Plan 2025 commences at ITI

                         Mr. Bandulasena                                      Mr. Manoharan                                                 Mr. Senevirathne                                     Mr. Rodrigo

To accomplish the objectives of the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) by the end of 2025, a two-day workshop on Preparing the Action Plan 2025 commenced at the Irrigation Training Institute, Galgamuwa, this morning (09th). Welcoming all participants, Mr. S.M. Saman Bandulasena, Project Director, CSIAP stated the project’s goals to be achieved and how project staff work together towards objectives. Mr. S. Manoharan, Senior Consultant of the World Bank, delivered a lecture on Planning the CSIAP’s Activities (Irrigation, Water Management & Project Completion) for 2025, Mr. Jagath Seneviratne, Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant of the World Bank delivered a lecture on Monitoring & Evaluation of CSIAP and preparation for Project Completion, and Mr. Sanjeewa Rodrigo Agribusiness & Marketing Consultant of the World Bank delivered a lecture on New Agribusiness and Marketing Strategy for the CSIAP.

The preparation of the provincial plan at the levels of the deputy project director's offices and the finalization of the overall action plan will be discussed tomorrow. Group Works for the Preparation of the Subject-wise Plan and the Preparation of the Provincial Plan will be conducted during this workshop.Provincial Deputy Project Directors, Subject Specialists and Officers of the CSIAP attended this workshop.