CSA promoted in the dry zone by the CSIAP with the World Bank support

Vilapukulam Anicut in Mullaitivu Revived — A New Chapter for Palampasi Farmers

Mr. Manoharan officially handing over the Vilapukulam  Anicut to farmers

Official Handover Marks a New Beginning for Palampasi Farmers

A long-awaited moment of joy and pride unfolded in Palampasi of Oddusuddan Agrarian Service Centre Division, Mullaitivu, as the rehabilitated Vilapukulam Anicut was officially handed over to the local farmers during the final and 11th Implementation Support Mission of the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP). The event, held yesterday (01st), marked not just the completion of an infrastructure project but the beginning of renewed agricultural hope for hundreds of farming families in the area.   

Rs. 23 Million Investment Revitalises a Critical Irrigation Lifeline 
Rehabilitated under the second phase of the CSIAP with a total investment of Rs. 23 million, the Vilapukulam Anicut now stands as a symbol of resilience and progress. The once aging and inefficient structure has been fully reconstructed with a modern gate system, ensuring reliable irrigation water to over 275 farmer families who cultivate nearly 1,200 acres of fertile land throughout the year.

The World Bank and CSIAP Emphasise Community Stewardship and Climate Resilience

Vilapukulam  Anicut 

Representing the World Bank, Mr. Seenithamby Manoharan, Senior Consultant for Agriculture and Rural Development, ceremonially handed over the rehabilitated anicut to the Palampasi Farmer Organisation. Speaking at the event, he appreciated the efforts of the project team and emphasised the importance of community-led maintenance in sustaining the benefits for future generations. The ceremony drew participation from local farmers, community leaders, and officials from the CSIAP's Project Management Unit & Northern Provincial Office,  and the Department of Agrarian Services of Oddusuddan, all of whom celebrated the achievement as a milestone in enhancing climate-resilient agriculture in the Northern Province.  

Strong Technical Leadership Ensures Lasting Impact for Palampasi Agriculture
The rehabilitation was carried out under the close supervision of Mr. George Babu, Deputy Project Director of CSIAP (Northern Province), with the technical expertise of Engineer Mr. B. Piratheep and the dedicated technical staff of the project. For the farming community of Palampasi, the new Vilapukulam Anicut is far more than a concrete structure — it represents a renewed promise of stability, productivity, and prosperity. With dependable water resources now flowing again, farmers can look forward to cultivating their lands with confidence, embracing a future made stronger through the vision of the CSIAP.

Story by S. Kesiga, Environmental Safeguard Officer, CSIAP, Northern Province