MED. SCALE IRRIGATIO

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The proposed project seeks to increase yields and cropping intensities on the islands of Mindoro and Palawan on about 37,800 ha which are currently rainfed or have only limited irrigation. It provides for the construction of diversion dams, irrigation and drainage facilities and related roads and offices, provision of consulting services to assist NIA in design engineering and training; procurement of vehicles and equipment; and strengthening of the malaria control unit in Palawan. Approximately 11,600 farm families and 900 landless laborers' families, or a total of 74,000 people, would benefit directly from increased production and consequent employment. The project would also create a demand for some 12,500 full-time farm-laborer jobs. A total of about 12,000 people would be reached under the malaria control component. No implementation problems are anticipated, as NIA is a well managed, competent organization, and has had considerable experience in projects of similar scope.