IRRIG.OPERATIONS SUPPORT PROJ.

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The Irrigation Operations Support Project will be the first phase of the NIA's (National Irrigation Authority) proposed nine year irrigation O&M (Operations and Maintenance) improvement program. It will cover the entire National Irrigation System (NIS) service area of 600,000 ha, benefitting some 430,000 rural families. During the project annual average expenditure on O&M will be increased to about US$ 24.80/ha, a level of about 90% of what is estimated to be necessary to maintain the National Irrigation System (NIS)s at maximum productivity. The project will also provide for minor rehabilitation of existing infrastructure; assist in the further development of IAs (Irrigators Association) and expanded beneficiary participation in O&M of all National Irrigation System (NIS)s. The project will also substantially increase O&M cost recovery through improved irrigation service fee billing and collection efficiency.