IRRIG.DJATILUHUR EXT

closed

Major project components are the following: (a) rehabilitation of 115 km of existing flood embankments on the Citarum river; (b) construction of a major flood diversion channel, secondary irrigation canals and drains, tertiary drains and irrigation canals, and new feeder roads and office buildings, stores and staff houses; (c) reclamation of about 4,000 ha of uninhabited swamp land; (d) procurement of equipment and vehicles for the project; (e) improvement and expansion of agricultural extension services; (f) training for project staff, agriculturists, agricultural extension officers and selected farmers; (g) designing and constructing pilot areas for on-farm development; (h) engagement of a consulting firm; (i) employment of two specialists, one for agricultural extension and the other for operation and maintenance.