IRRIG OPER SUPP II

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The project aims to achieve sustainable improvement in the operational efficiency of the national irrigation systems (NIS) and thereby help increase agricultural production (mainly rice), expand small farmer incomes and rural employment opportunities, and contribute to rural poverty alleviation. The project will benefit an area of about 640,000 ha covered by the NIS through: (a) improvement of 18 NIS, urgent structural repairs in another 14 NIS, construction of three sediment excluders and improved water control structures on a pilot basis, and erosion prevention measures in critical areas; (b) continued support of the improved system-level operation and maintenance (O&M) services; (c) institutional development through: (i) strengthening of existing Irrigators' Associations (IAs), establishment of new IAs, and enhanced financial and management training; and (ii) strengthening of the National Irrigation Administration (through improvements in the Irrigation Service Fee collection process; staff training in O&M, appropriate engineering design techniques, farmer training techniques, etc; technical assistance for various studies, IA development work and staff training; and provision of high priority O&M equipment and materials; and (d) improved agricultural support services in the NIS areas including research and extension, farmer training in integrated pest management, and promotion of IA-based seed production. A distinctive feature of the project is its emphasis on beneficiaries' participation in identification of specific deficiencies and required improvements of the NIS, and increasing responsibility for O&M of the relevant portions of the system serving them.

FY17 - Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry

World Bank Group

Project

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