The CSIAP Staff Celebrate the Commencement of Work for New Year 2026

Today, January 1, 2026, marked the first working day for the staff of the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP). The Project Management Unit (PMU) staff celebrated the occasion with a small yet meaningful gathering this morning, which included lighting of the oil lamp, a speech by the Project Director, Mr. Saman Bandulasena, and the sharing of Kiribath (milk rice) along with other sweetmeats.

 Addressing the staff, the Project Director said:
"As we welcome 2026, I extend my heartfelt wishes to all our staff and stakeholders. May the New Year bring you good health, happiness, and continued success.
The CSIAP sincerely thanks all officers, drivers, and team members who dedicated their time and effort to the successful closure of the Project. Your professionalism, commitment, and unwavering support have been instrumental in achieving CSIAP’s objectives and leaving a lasting positive impact on the farming communities we served. We acknowledge and deeply appreciate your invaluable contributions throughout the life of the Project. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey."

He added, "The past six years have been a testament to our collaborative efforts in the project area. Together, we have achieved significant milestones, overcome challenges, and laid a strong foundation for future success. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished and the positive impact we continue to make as we move forward toward achieving CSIAP’s goals. Leading such a talented and passionate team has been a profound privilege. Your collective efforts have not only advanced CSIAP’s objectives but have also fostered a spirit of camaraderie and shared purpose. Again, I wish you a Happy New Year. May 2026 be a year of great accomplishments, personal growth, and success."

The event was attended by CSIAP specialists and officers, who joined in the celebration and welcomed the New Year with renewed energy and enthusiasm.

The CSIAP Wishes You a Happy and Prosperous 2026

Celebrating the Successful Completion of the Project (2019–31 December 2025)

As we welcome the New Year 2026, the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) extends its warmest wishes to all stakeholders, partners, farmer communities, and staff for a year filled with good health, peace, and prosperity.

This New Year marks a historic milestone for the CSIAP, as the Project successfully completed all planned project tasks on 31 December 2025, bringing to a close its implementation period from 2019 to 31 December 2025. Over these six years, the CSIAP has played a pivotal role in advancing climate-resilient irrigated agriculture across Sri Lanka through sustained investments in infrastructure development, farmer capacity building, institutional strengthening, and market-oriented agricultural practices.

The achievements realised during this period are the result of strong collaboration and unwavering commitment from farmer organisations, government institutions, development partners, and the dedicated CSIAP team at national, provincial, and field levels. Together, these efforts have strengthened rural livelihoods, enhanced agricultural productivity, and improved the resilience of farming communities to climate change. The impacts of these efforts will continue well beyond the project’s lifespan, supporting livelihoods and contributing to national food security.

As the CSIAP transitions from implementation to legacy, the foundations laid between 2019 and 2025 will continue to deliver long-term benefits to the agricultural sector and the nation. We express our sincere gratitude to all who contributed to this journey and take pride in the lasting impact created through collective action.

With hope and optimism, the CSIAP looks forward to the future inspired by the successes of the past.

Happy New Year 2026!