The CSA training from CSIAP was a turning point in a Woman farmer's life in SP

The Rehabilitated Agro-well gave a farmer in Eastern Province a new lease of life

Changing in Cultivation Pattern with the Rehabilitation of a Tank in NWP

Systematic Inter-Season Cultivation introduced by CSIAP in Uva Province

The New Year 2024 celebration today at PMU, CSIAP, Sri Lanka

Today (01st) is the very first working day for the staff on the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP). The staff of the CSIAP celebrated the commencement of work for the New Year 2024 with a small celebration in this morning. The event included a speech from the Project Director Eng. R.M.B. Rajakaruna and having Kiribath (Milk Rice) with other sweetmeats.

Addressing staff, the Project Director said, as we stand on the threshold of a new year, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the remarkable journey we've shared and to extend my warmest wishes for the year ahead. The past year has been a testament to our collective dedication, passion, and resilience. Our collaborative efforts have made significant strides in working within the project area. Together, we have achieved significant milestones, overcome obstacles, and laid the foundation for future success.

As the Project Director, I am immensely proud of what we have achieved and the positive impact we continue moving forward to achieve the CSIAP’s goal. I am profoundly grateful for leading such a talented and passionate team. Your collective efforts have not only contributed to the CSIAP goals but have also fostered a spirit of camaraderie and shared purpose.

As we usher in the New Year, let us continue to build upon our achievements, embrace new opportunities, and strive for excellence in all our endeavours. May the coming year be filled with prosperity, growth, and countless moments of joy and fulfilment. Wishing you a Happy New Year. May 2024 be a year of great accomplishments, personal growth, and shared successes, Eng. Rajakaruna further added.

Photographs by Nikeshala Kidithuwakku, PMU, CSIAP

The Year-End National Project Steering Committee of the CSIAP held at MoA

The year-end  National Project Steering Committee (NPSC) Meeting of the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) was held at the Ministry of Agriculture recently. The NPSC meeting is chaired by Mr. Janaka Dharmakeerthi, Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture. The NPSC is set up at the Ministry of Agriculture to take the overall responsibility in executing the CSIAP. The NPSC will consist of key officials of the major stakeholder agencies of the central government, provincial government, private sector and the apex level community organizations mainly to provide policy guidance to the project and to ensure achieving CSIAP’s objectives.

The World Bank Officials, Chief Secretaries of provinces where the CSIAP is being implemented, Heads of Government Departments, Senior Officials of implementing agencies, Project Director and Provincial Deputy Project Directors joined the meeting remotely, and senior officials of the ministry and  CSIAP were also present in this meeting. 

Photograph by Nikeshala Kodithuwaku, PMU, CSIAP

The Year-End Progress Review Meeting of the CSIAP held with the World Bank

The Year-End Progress Review Meeting of the Climate Smart Irrigated agriculture Project (CSIAP) to assess performance, address challenges, ensure alignment with project objectives and stakeholder expectations and maintain momentum towards the successful completion of the project was held with the World Bank at the Project Management Unit (PMU), CSIAP recently. The CSIAP team led by Eng. R.M.B. Rajakaruna, Project Director.

The World Bank team headed by Dr. Sheu Salau (Senior Agriculture Economist, Task Team Leader), Dr. Athula Senaratne (Senior Agriculture Specialist), Mr. Seenithamby Manoharan (Consultant – Agriculture & Rural Development), Ms. Nadeera Rajapakse (Environmental Specialist), Mr. Shanek Fernando (Social Development Specialist), Ms. Anula Harasgama (Sr. Financial Management Specialist), Ms. Heenaben Yatin Doshi (Sr. Procurement Specialist), Ms. Sithara Atapattu (Consultant – Environment), Mr. Jayantha Kankanamge (Consultant – Social), Mr. Udara Wijeratne (Consultant – ICT), Mr. Sarath Wickramaratne (FAO Consultant – Institutional Development) and Prof. Ravichandran Kannan (FAO Consultant - CSA Specialist ) attended this meeting.

Photograph by Nikeshala Kodithuwaku, PMU, CSIAP