MUDA IRRG II

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The main objective of the Second Muda Irrigation Project is to raise the productivity and incomes of about 16,000 smallholder padi farming families through improved water management in those parts of the Muda irrigation area which are least adequately served by the existing irrigation and drainage network. In addition, by strengthening agricultural support services, the yield and incomes of all 60,000 padi farming families in the Muda area, or 340,000 people, will be improved. To achieve these aims, the proposed project would provide financing for: (a) construction of tertiary canal and drainage systems and farm roads in 37 discrete irrigation blocks; (b) improvements to major outfall drains and natural channels; (c) rehabilitation of coastal bunds; (d) construction of tidal gates, water control structures and escape structures; (e) upgrading of the existing water control communications system; (f) construction of workshops, administration buildings and seed stores; (g) pilot projects, engineering and management studies, a groundwater study and a rural development project feasibility study; (h) purchase of vehicles and equipment for project works and studies; and (i) consultant services and training.