RURAL DEVT.

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Closed

The main components would be: (a) strengthening of the agricultural extension service by upgrading Government-operated centers for extension activity and farmer training; constructing housing and offices, improving field supervision; and establishing a training center and visual aids center for extension workers; (b) improving livestock production by expanding animal health campaigns through the provision of vaccines, drugs, equipment,transport and training for field staff; better utilization of dry-weather grazing through the provision of water and stock routes; introduction of better livestock husbandry through the provision of staff and a pilot cattle fattening program; and the construction of a limited number of cattle markets, stock routes and holding grounds; (c) supplying farming inputs as credit in kind to farmers through a strengthened and better trained cooperative movement; (d) improving crop marketing; (e) providing a Project Coordinator and supporting staff; (f) aiding the introduction of improved agricultural practices to illiterate farmers through a pilot functional numeracy program; and (g) providing funds for the preparation of a second phase agricultural project; and for a feasibility study of developing a potential rice growing area.

World Bank Group

Project

Water Supply and Storage, Fertilizers, Consumer Products, Raw Materials, Government