GROUNDWATER DEVT.

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A major project objective will be to develop groundwater irrigation in less developed regions to help alleviate hard core poverty. Technical objectives are to promote multipurpose use of groundwater resources and to develop least cost, appropriate technology that can be sustained by user groups with minimal public sector support. Development areas have been identified in eleven provinces for the construction of: (a) some 1,900 intermediate technology tubewells to serve about 18,650 ha; and (b) some 240 deep tubewells to serve about 6,000 ha. The project will finance all activities until tubewells schemes can be demonstrated to be in full operation after two years of operation and maintenance (O&M) support. Major components include: (a) survey, investigation and design; (b) construction of tubewell systems serving about 25,000 ha; (c) initial O&M support for two years after commissioning of tubewell systems; (d) provision of domestic water supply and house garden irrigation facilities; (e) agricultural development activities, including strengthening of extension services; (f) community support, including training and strengthening of Water User Associations and activities related to the role of women; and (g) institutional support for design, implementation, supervision and monitoring and evaluation of project performance. The project will also strengthen groundwater monitoring.

FY17 - Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry,FY17 - Water, Sanitation and Waste Management

World Bank Group

Project

Water Supply and Storage, Waste Processing and Treatment, Raw Materials, Government