Restoration Begins for Kachchimaduwa Tank Damaged by Ditwah Disaster.
Rs. 3,000 million has been allocated to urgently pay agricultural insurance compensation for crops affected by drought under the El Nino condition.
Handing over of vaccines related to the National Post-Disaster Emergency Vaccination Programme, which is being implemented with the aim of controlling the severe disruption and epidemic disease conditions that arose in the livestock sector following Cyclone Ditwah, was held yesterday (20th) at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation.
Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, Mr. K.D. Lal Kantha, took part in a special observation tour of the Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB) yesterday (19th).
A special strategic discussion on the future development and long-term sustainability of the GeoGoviya System was held.
“Our goal is to resolve the issues of the public service and move towards development targets” – Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation K. D. Lal Kantha
Under the SMART Irrigation System Project implemented by the Trincomalee District Office of the Department of Agrarian Development, solar-powered water pumps and related irrigation facilities have been provided for cultivation activities of farmers.
Making the government’s policy framework “A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life” a reality, a bonus awarding and performance evaluation ceremony aimed at enhancing employee welfare and motivation of the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board was held.
Procurement of 10,000+/-5%Mt. of Urea (Prilled) & 10,000+/-5%Mt. of Urea (Granular) Fertilizer to the State Fertilizer Company Limited.
Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Mr. Sergey Viktorov and Deputy Chief of the Kazakhstan Mission, Mr. Rustem Jamankulov met with the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, Mr. K.D. Lalkantha.