PERIYAR VAIGAI IRRIG

closed

The project consists of: (a) lining of all irrigation canals down to 10 ha outlets; (b) construction of a 32 km lined link canal; (c) rehabilitation of existing structures and construction of additional control structures and outlets; (d) provision of irrigation infrastructure for a 9,000 ha extension of the existing command; (e) improvement of existing tanks and their supply channels; (f) improvement and construction of operation and maintenance roads; (g) improvement of the communication system and of village roads; (h) procurement of hydrological, office and miscellaneous equipment; (i) staff training; (j) reorganization of the agricultural extension service; (k) a project monitoring program.