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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.

2012 budget speech…..Irrigation

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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MASL1st Director General passed away
Mr. N.G.P Panditaratna former Director General of the Mahaweli Authority of Sri lanka (1979-1984) passed away on 04th January 2012
MASL sincerely appreciate the dedicated and remarkable services contributed to the MASL and implementation of the overall Mahaweli Development programme during his tenure.


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