The
Mahaweli Ganga Development Programme, the largest integrated rural
development multi-purpose programme ever undertaken in Sri lanka was
based on water resources of Mahaweli and allied six river basins.
Main objectives were to increase agricultural production, Hydro-power
generation, employment opportunities, and ,settlement of landless
poor and flood control.The programme originally planned for the implementation
over a 35-year period was brought to acceleration in 1979,with incorporation
of Mahaweli Authority.
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 41. There is massive investment that is taking place in the irrigation sector. Rs. 35,835 million will be spent on account of same in the year 2012 which is three times the amount spent in 2010. Rs. 177 billion has been allocated for irrigation projects due to be completed before 2014. We have witnessed a strong progress in irrigation development activities associated with Uma Oya, Deduru Oya, Yan Oya, Moragahakanda, Iranamadu, Yoda Wewa and Mora Wewa. Rs. 2,400 million has been allocated to commence 12 new irrigation development projects including Kalugal Oya, Kumbukkan Oya, Pahala Uwa and Mahagona Wewa. Rs. 5,521 million has been allocated to renovate the irrigation system associated with the Mahaweli irrigation project. The allocations earmarked for minor irrigation activities are around Rs. 6,300 million. Provisions have also been made to commence feasisbility studies to develop Gin Ganga, Kalu Ganga, Nilwala Ganga and North Central waterway up to Irnamadu and Weli Oya.
2012 Budget Estimates
Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources Management
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MAHAWELI GANGA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM-IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY STUDY - nedeco
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