The World Bank Officials Brief Progress and Outcomes of the CSIAP Field Visits

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

CS Home Gardening & Farmer Training, success stories from CSIAP Farmers in EP

Rehabilitation of Agro wells, success stories from CSIAP Farmers in EP

 

Dry Chilli Production & Agronomic Intervention, success stories from Farmers in EP

 

Agronomic Intervention, success stories from CSIAP Youth Farmers in EP

Rehabilitation of Irrigation System, success stories from CSIAP Farmers in EP

Mr. S.M.Saman Bandulasena assumes duty as the Project Director of the CSIAP

Mr. S.M. Saman Bandulasena, a reputed and well-experienced retired Special Grade officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, assumed the role of Project Director for the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP). Mr. Bandulasena takes responsibility for overseeing the entire CSIAP’s activities, ensuring alignment with the project’s objectives and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to achieve project milestones. From now onwards, the new Project Director steers the CSIAP with his expertise towards its intended goals to ensure the project’s success while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Mr. Bandulasena has held various positions such as Assistant Commissioner of Elections, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Elections, Divisional Secretary, Additional District Secretary, Secretary to Provincial Ministry, District Secretary, Chief Secretary  and Senior Additional Secretary to the President since he joined the administrative service in 1998.