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A special discussion session was held on September 5, 2025, at the Anuradhapura District Secretariat Auditorium to inform the political leaders of the district about the commercial Agriculture development project planned for implementation in the North Central Province under the second phase of the Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program,

Mr. S.S. Mudalige, Director General of the Department of Project Management and Monitoring at the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, along with key officials, recently conducted a two-day site visit (July 25-26) to assess the progress of MWSIPs canal projects.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Directors conducted a Loan Review Mission visit for the Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program (MWSIP) in Sri Lanka from July 1 to July 6, 2025. This program is a major multi-tranche financing initiative aimed at improving water security, agricultural productivity, and climate resilience in the country’s dry zone…

On June 27, 2025, the Anuradhapura Ceybank Auditorium hosted the crucial feasibility validation workshop for the upcoming Commercial Agriculture Development (CAD) program under the MWSIP Phase II. This ambitious project aims to develop 5,000 hectares of land across Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura districts, focusing on cultivating high-value commercial crops for export markets.

The Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program is not only focused on developing irrigation infrastructure but also prioritizes environmental and wildlife conservation. A significant portion of the project’s investment has been allocated to protecting wildlife habitats, particularly in the North Central and North Western provinces, where irrigation development overlaps with conservation zones. To ensure the sustainability…

The Technical Assistance (TA) Inception Mission for the Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program (MWSIP) – Stage 2 officially commenced under the leadership of the Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation. The session brought together key officials from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), government representatives, and MWSIP Staff to drive…

The construction of a 17 km section of the North Western Province Canal (NWPC), from Nabadagahawatta to the Mahakithula tunnel inlet, is nearing completion. While the entire canal of 91.5 km is still under development, this marks a crucial step in advancing the Mahaweli water distribution system, fulfilling three decades-old goal.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is conducting a loan review mission for the Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program (MWSIP) Tranches 1, 2, and 3 from December 9 to 18, 2024.