Minor irrigation projects repaired in NCP

Under the Gama Neguma program conducted through the Economic Development Ministry, more than 870 minor irrigation projects have been renovated in the North Central Province.

While developing major tanks and reservoirs in the province, upgrading minor irrigation systems is given prominence in the Government development plan as irrigation holds a prime position in developing agriculture of the area.

In addition to these projects, the Government has launched a massive project to renovate the dams of major irrigation tanks in the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa districts. All high risk dams in the Kalawewa, Huruluwewa, Tisawewa, Nachchaduwa and Nuwarawewa in the Anuradhapura district are being renovated under this plan. Parakrama Samudra and Minneriya tanks are also being renovated under this project. The renovation project includes clearing and uprooting of secondary growth jungle along the downstream and removing of dead trees which pose a risk.

- DY