Wari Desathiya in full swing

Nimal WIJESINGHE- Anuradhapura Additional district group correspondent

The islandwide Wari Desathiya programme designed by the Agrarian Services and wildlife ministry had been successful in the Anuradhapura district.

The programme was initiated on September 26, on the instructions of Agrarian Services minister S. M. Chandrasena.

The programme includes the reinforcement of the rural tank bunds, jungle clearing around the tank bunds and the canal systems, removal of anthills, implementing protective measures to stop erosion of the bunds, repairs to the sluice gates and restoration of roads. The purpose of launching the programme is to invigorate farmer organizations.

The economic development ministry, Irrigation and water management Ministry and the Agrarian Services Ministry are implementing the programme.

Anuradhapura district Irrigation Director Wasantha Bandara Palugaswewa told the Daily News that under the programme, rehabilitation work of the Ambagahawewa tank in Nochchiyagama area began at a cost of Rs 7 million.