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Sustainable Development Goals

Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Economic Affairs, Irrigation and Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development

Vision

A sustainably developed Sri Lanka

Mission

Providing leadership in the areas of Agriculture, Rural Economic Affairs, Irrigation and Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development through Ensuring food security, Agrarian Development, Agriculture Insurance and Social welfare for agriculturists, Agrarian and Socio-economic Research, Sustainable Agricultural Research Development and Innovation systems assuring socio-economic development, Soil conservation and watershed management, Promotion of indigenous and traditional food in Sri lanka, Regulation of Paddy and Rice market, Post harvest technology Development, Distribution of fertilizer, Regulation of fertilizer, Supply of Rock phosphate, Management and conservation of fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Management and development of fishery harbors & Anchorages, Management of fisheries marketing and extension, Sustainable Development and management of Aquaculture and Inland fisheries, Conducting the scientific research, Providing advices & consultancy service for the Development of Aquatic Resources, Surface Water and Resource Development, Prosperous Farming Community in Major Irrigation Schemes, Ground water development, conservation and management

Institutions coming under the Ministry

Agriculture Sector Department of Agriculture Department of Agrarian Development Agricultural Agrarian Insurance Board Paddy Marketing Board National Food Promotion Board National Institute of Post Harvest Management Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute Sri Lanka Council for Agriculture Research Policy Sri Lanka Hadabima Authority Ceylon Fertilizer Company Colombo Commercial Fertilizers Ltd Lanka Phosphate Limited National Fertilizer Secretariat

Fisheries Sector Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Ceylon Fisheries and Harbour Corporation Ceylon Fisheries Corporation National Aquaculture Development Authority National Aquatic Resources Research Development Authority Cey Nor Foundation Ltd

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Irrigation Sector Irrigation Department Irrigation Management Division Water Resource Board

Department of Agriculture

SDG Strategic Directions of the Department of Agriculture by 2030

Thrust area and Goals of Department of Agriculture

Thrust area 01- Crop research program, drive towards inventions for sustainable productivity enhancement to assure year-round national food availability and strong extension mechanism for modern technology dissemination and cultivation promotion

Goal 01-01- Increase paddy production by 20%

Goal 01-02- Increase Maize production by 5%

Goal 01-03- Increase soya production by 5%

Goal 01-04 - Increase green gram production by 5%

Goal 01-05-Increase black gram production by 5%

Goal 01-06- Increase cowpea production by 5%

Goal 01-07 - Increase big onion production by 5%

Goal 01-08 - Increase red onion production by 5%

Goal 01-09 - Increase green chilli production by 5%

Goal 01-10 - Increase ground nut production by 5%

Goal 01-11 - Increase gingerly production by 5%

Goal 01-12 - Increase potato production by 5%

Goal 01-13 - Increase finger millet production by 5%

Goal 01-14 - Minimizing vegetable farm gate and retail price fluctuations by 50%

Goal 01-15 - Minimizing other food crops farm gate and retail price fluctuations by 50%

Goal 01-16 - Minimizing farm gate & retail price fluctuations of root &tuber crops by 50%

Goal 01-17 - Minimizing farm gate and retail price fluctuations of fruit crops by 50%

Goal 01-18 - Year-round adequate mushroom availability

Goal 01-19 - Increase bee honey production by 50%

Goal 01-20 - Enhanced year-round household food security levels from 75%

Goal 01-21- Sustainable improvement of crop production

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Thrust Area 02- Program for ensuring quality seed production and availability, focusing on year-round national seed demand

Goal 02-01- Increasing high quality seed and planting material usage up to70 %.

Goal 02-02-Paddy and OFC seed availability is assured at crisis situations.

Thrust Area 03 -Programs for climate smart agriculture and sustainable use of natural resources (land and water)

Goal 03- 01-Increase resource use efficiency by 5%

Thrust Area 04 -Enrich all agriculture stakeholders with all necessary information required for proper decision making through optimum use of Information Technology·

Goal 04-01- Increase availability of precise information and agriculture information coverage by 100% among all stakeholders·

Thrust Area 05 -Capacity building programs for agriculture sector driving workforce

Goal 05-01- Produce & upgrade competent workforce in all technical categories of DOA by 80%

Thrust Area 06 -Programs for increasing availability and consumption of healthy foods

Goal 06-01 Increase availability of healthy (chemical residue free) foods by 50%

Goal 06-01 Alleviating alien pest and disease threats for national agriculture

Thrust Area 07 -Programmes for minimizing post-harvest losses along the value chain, promote value addition and export promotion

Goal 07-01- Improvement of food industry

Thrust 08-Sustainable farmer livelihood development programmes

Goal 08-01-Increase agriculture entrepreneurs by 10%

Goal 08-02- Reduction of women unemployment rate by 3%

Goal 08-03- Reduction of youth unemployment rate by 1%

Goal 08-04-Reduction of agriculture labor force by 10%

Thrust area, Goals, Strategies and activities of Department of Agriculture

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Thrust area-01-Crop research program, drive towards inventions for sustainable productivity enhancement to assure year-round national food availability and strong extension mechanism for modern technology dissemination and cultivation promotion

Goal-01-01- Increase paddy production by 20%

Strategy-01-01-01-Development of high yielding and quality rice varieties (RRDI)

Activity-Crop improvement through conventional and heterosis breeding

Strategy-01-01-02-Development of integrated technology packages for rice crop management (RRDI)

Activity-1. Development of technologies for agronomy 2. Development of technologies for soil fertility management 3. Development of technologies for water management

Strategy-01-01-03- Development of integrated technology packages for plant protection in rice (RRDI)

Activity-1. Development of technologies for weed management2. Development of technologies for pest management 3. Development of technologies for disease management

Strategy-01-01-04-Dissemination of rice varieties and technologies developed by RRDI

Activity- Conducting awareness program

Strategy-01-01-05-Introduce and Implementation of YAYA program for paddy (ETC)

Activity-1. Conducting training programs & demonstrations. 2. Popularizing mechanization with demonstration 3. Introduce newly improved varieties and technologies to overcome climate

changes 4. Improve fertilizer use efficiency with demonstration

Strategy-01-01-06-Socio economic research on consumer demand to guide crop research programs and conducting technology adoptability studies (SEPC)

Activity-1. Conducting consumer demand assessments2. Conducting technology adoptability studies 3. Rice value chain analysis and market assessment

Goal- 01-02-Increase Maize production by 5%

Strategy-01-02-01- Introduce farmer technology package for maize productivity improvement (ETC)

Activity-

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1. Improved soil conservation and soil development 2. Introduced newly improved varieties and technology for climate change with GAP 3. Introduce water conservation method 4. Improve post-harvest technology 5. Promotion of self/hybrid seed production

Strategy-01-02-02- Socio economic research on consumer demand to guide crop research programs and conducting technology adoptability studies (SEPC)

Activity-1. Conducting consumer demand assessments2. Conducting technology adoptability studies

Strategy-01-02-03- Maize cultivation promotion programs (ETC)

Activity-1. Popularize off season cultivation 2. Introduce farm mechanization

Goal- 01-03-Increase soya production by 5%

Strategy-01-03-01-Introduce farmer technology package for soya productivity improvement (ETC)

Activity-1. Improved soil conservation and soil development. 2. Introduced newly improved varieties and technology for climate change with GAP 3. Introduce water conservation method 4. Improve post harvest technology 5. Promotion of self/hybrid seed production



Strategy-01-03-03- Soya cultivation promotion programs (ETC)


Goal -01-04- Increase green gram production by 5%

Strategy-01-04-01-Introduce technology package for green gram productivity improvement (ETC)

Activity-1. Improved soil conservation and soil development2. Introduced newly improved varieties and technology for climate change with GAP 3. Introduce water conservation method.

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4. Improve post-harvest technology 5. Promotion of self/hybrid seed production



Strategy-01-04-03- Green gram cultivation promotion programs (ETC)

Activity-

1. Popularize off season cultivation 2. Introduce farm mechanization

Goal-01-05-Increase black gram production by 5%

Strategy-01-05-01- Introduce technology package for black gram productivity improvement (ETC)

Activity-1. Improved soil conservation and soil development2. Introduced newly improved varieties and technology for climate change with GAP 3. Introduce water conservation method 4. Improve post-harvest technology 5. Promotion of self/hybrid seed production



Strategy-01-05-03-Black gram cultivation promotion programs (ETC)


Goal- 01-06-Increase cowpea production by 5%

Strategy-01-06-01- Introduce farmer technology package for cowpea productivity improvement (ETC)

Activity-1. Improved soil conservation and soil development 2. Introduced newly improved varieties and technology for climate change with GAP 3. Introduce water conservation method 4. Improve post-harvest technology 5. Promotion of self/hybrid seed production

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Strategy-01-06-03-Cowpea cultivation promotion programs (ETC)


Goal –01-07-Increase big onion production by 5%

Strategy-01-07-01- Introduce farmer technology package for big onion productivity improvement (ETC)

Activity-

1. Improved soil conservation and soil development. 2. Introduced newly improved varieties and technology for climate change with GAP 3. Introduce water conservation method 4. Improve post-harvest technology 5. Promotion of self/hybrid seed production

Strategy-01-07-02- Socio economic research on consumer demand to guide crop research programs and conducting technology adoptability studies (SEPC)


Strategy-01-07-03-Big onion cultivation promotion programs (ETC)


Goal- 01-08-Increase red onion production by 5%

Strategy-01-08-01-Introduce farmer technology package for red onion productivity improvement (ETC)

Activity-1. Improved soil conservation and soil development.2. Introduced newly improved varieties and technology for climate change with GAP 3. Introduce water conservation method 4. Improve post-harvest technology 5. Promotion of self/hybrid seed production

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Strategy-01-08-02-Socio economic research on consumer demand to guide crop research prorammes and conducting technology adoptability studies (SEPC)


Strategy-01-08-03-Red onion cultivation promotion programs (ETC)


Goal-01-09-Increase green chilli production by 5%

Strategy-01-09-01-Introduce farmer technology package for green chilli productivity improvement (ETC)

Activity-1. Improved soil conservation and soil development. 2. Introduced newly improved varieties and technology for climate change with GAP 3. Introduce water conservation method 4. Improve post-harvest technology 5. Promotion of self/hybrid seed production



Strategy-01-09-03- Green chilli cultivation promotionprogrammes (ETC)


Goal -01-10-Increase ground nut production by 5%

Strategy-01-10-01-Introduce farmer technology package for ground nut productivity improvement (ETC)

Activity-1. Improved soil conservation and soil development2. Introduced newly improved varieties and technology for climate change with GAP 3. Introduce water conservation method 4. Improve post-harvest technology 5. Promotion of self/hybrid seed production

Strategy-01-10-02- Socio economic research on consumer demand to guide crop research prorammes and conducting technology adoptability studies (SEPC)

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Strategy-01-10-03-Ground nut cultivation promotion programs (ETC)

Activity-1. Improve off season cultivation 2. Introduce mechanization

Goal- 01-11-Increasegingerlly production by 5%

Strategy-01-11-01- Introduce farmer technology package for gingerly productivity improvement (ETC)




Strategy-01-11-03-Gingerly cultivation promotion programmes (ETC)

Activity-1. Improve off season cultivation 2. Introduce mechanization

Goal- 01-12-Increase potato production by 5%

Strategy-01-12-01- Introduce farmer technology package for potato productivity improvement (ETC)




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Strategy-01-12-03-Potato cultivation promotion programmes (ETC)


Goal- 01-13-Increase finger millet production by 5%

Strategy-01-13-01-Introduce farmer technology package for finger millet productivity improvement (ETC)




Strategy-01-13-03-finger millet cultivation promotion programmes (ETC)


Goal-01-14-Minimizing vegetable farm gate and retail price fluctuations by 50%

Strategy-01-14-01-Conducting research for suitable variety development and other agronomic practices (HORDI)

Activity-1. Development of high yielding suitable crop varieties 2. Identification of best practices for proper cultivation

Strategy-01-14-02-Promotion of high-tech agriculture for vegetable cultivation (ETC)

Activity-1. Popularizing cultivation under protection agriculture technology 2. Introduce advance water management technology

Strategy-01-14-03-Programmes to minimize the post-harvest losses of vegetable cultivation (FRU & ETC)

Activity-1. Conducting programmes to reduce post-harvest losses 2. Promotion of value addition and preservation.

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Goal-01-15-Minimizing other food crops farm gate and retail price fluctuations by 50%

Strategy-01-15-01-Conducting research for suitable variety development and other agronomic practices (FCRDI)

Activity-1. Development of high yielding suitable crop varieties2. Identification of best practices for proper cultivation

Strategy-01-15-02-Promotion of high-tech agriculture for other food crops cultivation (ETC)

Activity-1. Popularizing cultivation under protection agriculture technology 2. Introduce advance water management technology

Strategy--01-15-03-Programmes to minimize the post-harvest losses of OFC cultivation (FRU & ETC)

Activity-1. Conducting programmes to reduce post-harvest losses 2. Promotion of value addition and preservation.


Activity-

1. Conducting consumer demand assessments2. Conducting technology adoptability studies

Goal- 01-16-Minimizing farm gate and retail price fluctuations of root and tuber crops by 50%

Strategy--01-16-01-Conducting research on identification of best practices of root and tuber crops (HORDI)

Activity-1. Development of high yielding suitable crop varieties2. Identification of best practices for proper cultivation

Strategy-01-16-02-Popularization of root and tuber crop cultivation among farmers (ETC)

Activity-Popularization of root and tuber crop cultivation among farmers

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Goal-01-17-Minimizing farm gate and retail price fluctuations of fruit crops by 50%

Strategy-01-17-01-Conducting research on suitable technologies for fruit crop production (FRDI)

Activity- Conducting research on suitable technologies for fruit crop production (FRDI)

Strategy-01-17-02-Increase productivity of existing fruit orchards and promotion of new cultivation (ETC)

Activity-1. Conservation of existing fruit orchards 2. Introduce advance soil and water management technology3. Introduced mechanization 4. Popularized underutilized fruit cultivation5. Introduce protection agriculture technologies6. Intercropping with plantation crops 7. Introduce off season production technologies.



Goal- 01-18-Year-round adequate mushroom availability

Strategy-01-18-01-New technology development of mushroom cultivation (HORDI)

Activity-1. New technology development of mushroom cultivation (HORDI)2. Introduction of technical packages 3. Introduce post-harvest and processing technologies for mushroom cultivation

Strategy-01-18-02-Popularize mushroom cultivation with suitable technologies (ETC)

Activity- Training of mushroom growers

Goal- 01-19-Increase bee honey production by 50%

Strategy-01-19-01- Introduction of advance technologies for bee keeping practices (ETC)

Activity-1. Increase pollination Use of modern technology 2. Develop infrastructure facility 3. Conducting training programmes for farmers

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Goal-01-20-Enhanced year-round household food security levels from 75%

Strategy-01-20-01- Home gardening promotion programmes (ETC)

Activity-Promotion home grading

Goal-01-21-Sustainable improvement of crop production

Strategy01-21-01--Strengthens agriculture extension mechanism for efficient and effective technology dissemination (ETC)

Activity-1. Establish a well-equipped agriculture extension unit at Agrarian Service Centre level with soil and water testing facility, market information, e-net facilities, pesticide residual testing, input supply unit and counseling unit

2. Strengthening extension officers with modern technology with IT facilities and transport3. Strengthens mobile extension service4. Strengthening extension service by increasing number of field level extension officers5. Strengthening crop clinic programme empowering farmer production groups conducting training programmes, extension dialogs, field days, field tours, exhibitions, farmer adoptive researches.

Strategy-01-21-02-Increased conserve dgermplasms by 10%

Activity-

1. Evaluation of plant/crop genetic resources for biotic and abiotic stresses and discovery of genes (PGRC)

2. Exploration, collection and conservation (in-situ and ex- situ) of genetic resources and documentation of associated data and traditional knowledge (PGRC)

3. Expand the scope of plant species for ex-situ conservation in gene banks (PGRC) 4. Safety duplication of Gene bank collections (PGRC)5. Upgrade the seed gene bank by lowering the temperature for long term conservation and

application of modern technology for in-vitro conservation and cryo- preservation (PGRC)6. Establishment of community seed banks for popular traditional crops/cultivars through

trainings and providing infrastructure facilities (PGRC)7. Declaration of sensitive areas of crop wild species for in-situ conservation and ex-situ

conservation of threatened species (PGRC)8. Establishment of legislative, administrative and policy frameworks for access and benefit

sharing of genetic 9. Conduct research to improve conservation technology and breeding to enhance utilization

of PGR (PGRC)

Thrust Area-02-Program for ensuring quality seed production and availability, focusing on year-round national seed demand

Goal- 02-01-Increasing high quality seed and planting material usage up to70 %.

Strategy-02-01-01-Increasing the national seed paddy production through encouraging private sector and farmers (RRDI/SPMDC)

Activity –

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1. Producing breeders' seeds (RRDI)2. Producing foundation and commercial seeds (RRDI)3. Producing registered seeds (SPMDC)4. Increase the contribution of seed supply by private sector (SPMDC)5. Increase the amount of the quality self-seed production (SPMDC)

Strategy-02-01-02-Increasing national OFC seed production through contract seed production programme and by encouraging private sector and farmer (SPMDC)

Activity –

1. Producing total national requirement of basic seeds2. Increasing seed production by contract seed production programme3. Encouragement of private sector seed production4. Encouragement of quality self-seed production

Strategy- 02-01-03-Increasing Production and supply of quality planting material of fruits crops (SPMDC)

Activity – 1. Production of quality certified planting materials by GSPF2. Encouragement of private planting material production.

Strategy-02-01-04-Production and supply of Basic and Certified Vegetable seed (SPMDC)

Activity –1. Increasing certify standard production by capital GSPF and contract grower system. 2. Increasing quality self-seed production3. Encouraging private sector to produce certified standard seeds of available varieties

and release new varieties

Strategy-02-01-05-Increasing Production and supply of quality seed potato (SPMDC)

Activity –1. Increasing production of basic potato seeds.2. Encouragement of quality self-seed production3. Importation of seeds

Strategy-02-01-06-Expansion of Seed Certification programme to potential areas and potential crops (SCS)

Activity -Quality Certification of Seeds (field, Laboratory)

Strategy-02-01-07-Expansion of fruit plant certification programme to potential areas and potential crops (SCS)

Activity -Quality Certification of planting Materials (Mother plants and Budded plants)

Strategy-02-01-08-Implementation of seed act (SCS)

Activity -Implementation of Seed Certification Procedures for Quality assurance

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Goal-02-02-Paddy and OFC seed availability is assured at crisis situations.

Strategy-02-02-01-Increasing storage capacity of seed paddy with quicker transportation facilities (SPMDC)

Activity –1. Building new stores2. Improvement of quick transportation

Strategy-02-02-02-Increasing storage capacity of OFC seeds with quicker transportation facilities (SPMDC)

Activity – Increasing storage capacity of OFC seeds with quicker transportation facilities

Thrust Area -03-Programs for climate smart agriculture and sustainable use of natural resources (land and water)

Goal-03-01-Increase resource use efficiency by 5%

Strategy-03-01-01-Promote conservation of soil resources in agricultural lands (NRMC)

Activity –1. Identification of priority areas for soil conservation 2. Adaptation of appropriate technology 3. Implementation of conservation measures in farmers’ fields (inclusive of plantation

sector) and providing incentives for resource poor framers 4. Identification of violators and taking legal actions5. Establishment of soil conservation demonstration sites and technology dissemination6. Awareness creation7. Training of trainers and farmers8. Technical assistance

Strategy-03-01-02-Promote reclamation of land affected by poor drainage (NRMC)

Activity -Identification of affected areas, Adaptation of reclamation methodologies

Strategy-03-01-03- Promote soil test based chemical fertilizer and organic manure application (RRDI, HORDI, FCRDI, NRMC)

Activity –1. Testing of soils in farmers’ fields 2. Providing Recommendations for usage of chemical fertilizer and organic manure

Strategy-03-01-04-Promote efficient management of problem soils (NRMC)

Activity -Identification of affected areas, Adaptation of reclamation methodologies

Strategy-03-01-05-Promote efficient irrigation systems (FCRDI, NRMC)

Activity –1. Adaptation of new technologies / irrigations methods

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2. Demonstration of promising technologies in farmers’ fields and providing incentives for resource poor farmers

Strategy-03-01-06-Encourage land suitability-based agriculture and efficient utilization of agro-ecology (NRMC)

Activity –1. Further characterizations of agro-ecological environments in the country 2. Understanding of soil resources 3. Providing guidelines for land suitability assessments and crop suitability 4. Scheduling crop calendars

Strategy-03-01-07-Promote water harvesting in dry lands (NRMC)

Activity –1. Identification of potential areas for water harvesting 2. Promotion and fine tuning of appropriate technologies

Strategy-03-01-08-Farmer vulnerability assessments for climate change (SEPC)

Activity –1. Conducting baseline studies for developing sector vulnerability maps on agriculture

sector (SEPC)2. Conducting evaluations on socio economic research on farmer adaptation for climate

mitigatory measures (SEPC)

Strategy-03-01-09-Strengthening agriculture-based weather forecasting mechanisms of DOA (NRMC)

Activity - Strengthening agriculture-based weather forecasting mechanisms

Strategy-03-01-10-Strengthening crop forecasting mechanisms of DOA (SEPC & NRMC)

Activity –1. Upgrading Crop Forecasting Unit of SEPC as a Food Security Alarming Unit (SEPC)2. Well-functioning software of ' Crop Forecast Information System' enabling accurate

production forecasts of all crops all districts (SEPC)3. Publication of 'Crop Forecasting Reports' biweekly4. Improve the precision of crop production5. Monitoring and verifying reported crop cultivation through GIS(NRMC)

Thrust Area -04-Enrich all agriculture stakeholders with all necessary information required for proper decision making through optimum use of Information Technology·

Goal- 04-01-Increase availability of precise information and agriculture information coverage by 100% among all stakeholders·

Strategy-04-01-01-Effective agriculture information dissemination through making use of all sources of effective avenues (NAICC)

Activity –1. Information disseminate through Video, radio programs and print media2. Conduct exhibitions and maintain 2 Agro technological parks

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Strategy-04-01-02-Use Information Technology as an effective tool for improve working efficiency of DOA where needed (NAICC)

Activity –1. IT tools to information dissemination2. Farmer Advisory service3. Central library as information hub

Strategy-04-01-03-Conducting seasonal cost of cultivation surveys (SEPC)

Activity –1. Conducting island wide surveys for crops seasonally2. Development of a software for COC analysis

Thrust Area -05-Capacity building programs for agriculture sector driving workforce

Goal-05-01- Produce & upgrade competent workforce in all technical categories of DOA by 80%

Strategy-05-01-01-Conduct National & Higher National Diploma course to produce competent trainees for fulfilling timely demand of diploma holders in Agriculture Sector (ETC)

Activity –1. Increase student recruitment for diploma courses of agriculture2. Improve human & physical resources3. Update National Competency Standards (NCS) as Collaborative activity with TVEC

(Territory and Vocational Education commission)4. Update Competency Based Training (CBT) Curriculum as Collaborative activity with

TVEC (Territory and Vocational Education commission)5. Implement Education Management Information System (Education ICT Tools)

Strategy-05-01-02-Conduct certificate level causes in agriculture related fields to produce competent trainees for agriculture sector (ETC)

Activity –1. Increase student recruitment for certificate level courses of agriculture2. improve human & physical resources3. Update National Competency Standards (NCS) & Curriculum as Collaborative

activity with TVEC (Territory and Vocational Education commission)4. Popularize NVQ 4 programs among youth

Strategy-05-01-03-Implement national level diploma causes for demanding fields in agricultural sector (ETC)

Activity –1. Develop NCS as collaborative activity with TVEC (Territory and Vocational Education

commission)2. develop Curriculum as Collaborative activity with UNIVOTEC (University of Vocational

Technology)3. Implements courses in selected institutes

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Strategy-05-01-04-Implements certificate level course for agriculture related occupation (ETC)

Activity –1. Develop NCS as Collaborative activity with TVEC (Territory and Vocational Education

commission)2. Develop Curricular as Collaborative activity with UNIVOTEC3. Implements courses in selected institutes

Strategy-05-01-05-Upgrade examination system to increase the efficiency (ETC)

Activity –1. Introduce E-facility2. Improve physical resources

Strategy-05-01-06-Conduct examinations related to agriculture diploma courses, efficiency bar, and recruitment by maintaining quality standards (ETC)

Activity –1. Improve human resources2. Follow the activities related to quality standards

Strategy-05-01-07-Implement upgraded training programs using new appropriate ICT tools in training institutes (ETC)

Activity –1. Develop systematic system for upgrading training modules2. Conduct trainers training programmes (TOT)3. Upgrade ISTI, Gannoruwa as a National Agriculture Institute of DOA4. Improve physical & human resources

Strategy-05-01-08-Introduced modules & curricular for training programmes (ETC)

Activity –1. Acquire current training needs2. Activities relevant to developed modules

Thrust Area -06-Programs for increasing availability and consumption of healthy foods

Goal-06-01-Increase availability of healthy (chemical residue free) foods by 50%

Strategy-06-01-01-Reduction of harmful agro - chemical usage for agriculture by 50%

Activity –Reduction of harmful agro - chemical usage for agriculture by 50%

Strategy-06-01-02-Increase chemical residue free foods at the market by 50%

Activity -Increase chemical residue free foods at the market by 50%

Goal-06-02-Alleviatingalien pest and disease threats for national agriculture

Strategy-06-02-01- Application of efficient Administration and technical mechanisms to properly administer plant quarantine activities and facilitate expedited release of passengers and shipments at borders (NPQS)

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Activity -Increasing agricultural exports following international recognized quarantine standards

Strategy-06-02-02- Strengthening International cooperation and discussion on technical trade barriers (NPQS)

Activity –1. Increased opportunities for attending decision making for a, thereby improving defense

power against restrictive legislation imposed by trading partners on agricultural goods (NPQS)

2. Enhance phytosanitary security during imports and exports (NPQS)

Thrust Area -07-Programmes for minimizing post-harvest losses along the value chain, promote value addition and export promotion

Goal-08-01-Improvement of food industry

Strategy-07-01-01-Development of value-added rice-based food products (RRDI)

Activity - Development of value-added rice-based food products (RRDI)

Strategy-07-01-02-Technology development for managing paddy stored pests (RRDI)

Activity – Technology development for managing paddy stored pests (RRDI)

Thrust-08Sustainable farmer livelihood development programmes

Goal-08-01-Increase agriculture entrepreneurs by 10%

Strategy-08-01-01-Farm business school programmes (ETC)

Activity -FBS trainings

Strategy-08-01-02-Establish profitable Agri business ventures (ETC)

Activity – 1. Trainings2. Agri business Counseling3. Facilitation for capital assets improvement for developing ventures

Goal-08-02-Reduction of women unemployment rate by 3%

Strategy-08-02-01-Empowerment of women through WAE programme (ETC)

Activity –1. Conduct training and entrepreneurship programs 2. Maintain existing WAE society and Establish WAE society

Goal- 08-03-Reduction of youth unemployment rate by 1%

Strategy-08-03-01-Increase youth participating in agriculture through Young Farmer Societies (ETC)

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Activity –1. Maintain existing YFC and establish new YFC 2. Conduct training program and entrepreneurship programs.

Goal-08-04-Reduction of agriculture labor force by 10%

Strategy-08-04-01- Conducting research on suitable farm machinery development (FMRC)

Activity -Conducting research on suitable farm machinery development (FMRC)

Strategy-08-04-02- Popularization of farm machinery usage among farmers (ETC)

Activity –1. Local and foreign training on farm machinery (officers and farmers)2. Vocational training programmes to make competent farm machinery operators3. Increase farm machinery availability4. Implement land consolidation programmes5. Develop mechanism for farm machinery hiring centers

Department of Agrarian Development

Thrust Area: - Agrarian Development

Goals: -

1. Establishment of Institutional structure capable of providing all primary services required by farmers by 2030.

Strategies

1.1 Making 75% of farmer community in Sri Lanka members of farmer organizations.

Programs

(a). Introduce market opportunities for value added production through state and private sector partnership (SPP)(b). Implementation of awareness and motivation programmers to attract youth farmers towards undertaking value added production. (c). Introduction of new loan scheme through farmer banks and fulfilling capital expenditure requirements of the farming community by increasing the amount of loans.

Strategies

1.2 Converting 10% of the existing farmer organizations into an organization with Agri entrepreneurship ability fun timing as market mediators by 2025

Programs

(a). Establishment of farmers bank in Agrarian services centers have famers banks are not available

(b). Networking of all farmer banks and formulating of formal accounting procedure.

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(c). Implementation of farmer bank promotion programme.

(d). All farmer bank to be upgraded as commerad banks and improving their infra structure facilities.

Strategies

1.3 Upgrading of 10% of agrarian Services centers as “one shop center” (A center providing all service under one roof) by 2030.

1.4 Increasing the loan amount to be issued by farmer’s banks by 30% as financial requirements of farmers by 2030.

Programs

(a). Introducing and implementation of active agricultural plan for farmer organizations.

(b). Upgrading of ASC owned sale outlets into commercially oriented sale contras.

Goal 02

Creation of an irrigation system resistant to disadvantages effects caused by climatic changes by 2030.

Strategies

2.1 Issuing of a Guideline for development of all cascading systems in 2020.

Programs

(a). Mapping of cascading systems.

Strategies

2.2 Publishing a gazette Notification For formulation a variable data base on minor irrigation by

2021.

Programs

(a). Formulation of a variable database for rural irrigation

(b). Gazetting of all rural irrigation

(c). Mapping of area capacity diagram for tanks and feeder areas

(d). Preparation of data base for micro tanks

Strategies

2.3 Conservation of 50% of identified sensitive zones of catchment areas by 2030.

Programs

(a). Identification and mapping sensitive zones in catchment areas.

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(b). Identification of Micro water feeders (c). Identification and Gazetting of conservation zones.(d). Preparation and Mapping of a data base for tertiary water ways.

Strategies

2.4 Establishment of pre – alarming system (ageist flood and drought) to protect 75% of the Irrigation Systems by 2030.

Programs

(a). Pre-identification of drought.(b). Creation of a pre-alarming system on flooding.(c). Identification of flooding areas and flooding levels.(d). Further studying of sea water inflows

(e). Collection of data on sea water flowing through modern technologies. (f). Establishment of disaster information centre at head office and development of a methodology to pass these information to officers and farmer instantly.

Strategies

2.5 Introduction and implementation of water management programmers to enable for mitigating climatic changes 75% of the rural irrigation systems by 2025.

Programs

(a). Water management plan for each tank.(b). Launching of 2000 irrigation system by 2025 to supply water on demand.(c). Measuring of water level and discharging volume.(d). Erection of structure for water distribution.(e). Development of drainage channel.(f). Conducting research on water management and their reporting.

Goal 03

1. Increasing maximum productivity of all agriculture lands by 2030.

Strategies

3.1 Preparation of a date base for agricultural laud (paddy laud and dry lands) by 2023.

3.2 Re-cultivation of fallow paddy lands possible for cultivation at present by 2025.

Programs

(a). Implementation of a land bank (Taken over of non cultivation lands by the land Department and distributing the same to individuals willing to cultivate)

(b). Cultivation of deputed paddy lands by Agrarian service committee. (c). Updating of Land registers (both paddy and dry) and formulation of direct data base. (d). Encouraging farm women to undertake home gardening and implementation of home

gardening programme. (e). Implementation of a programme for re-cultivation of fallow paddy lands at ASC level.

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Strategies

3.3 Increasing cropping intensity of all cultivating land up to 140%

Programs

(a). Establishment of seed paddy farms at ASC area level to meet 60% of the country’s seed paddy requirement.

(b). Expanding paddy cultivating sport and deciding minimum partisan limitations in blocking out paddy lands.

(c). Cultivating inter mediate season between yala, maha season aimed at increasing annual average harvest.

Strategies

3.4 Channeling of 25% of members of female farmer organization for home gardening while

promoting organic forming by 2025.

Goal 04

1. Management of legal issues faced by land owners, land owned – farmers and occupants of all agricultural land in Sri Lanka by 2030.

Strategies

4.1 Analization of current problems relating to agricultural lands

Programs

(a). Updating of agricultural land register (dry & Paddy)

(b). Preparation of a register and systems

Strategies

4.2 Analization of legal issues faced by land owners land owner farmer and occupants

Programs

(a). Perpetration of a data base and land owner, Land owner- farmer and occupants.

(b). Educating farmers on Agrarian laws /regulators.

Strategies

4.3 Strengthening of the Act for problem management

Programs

(a). Amending week points in sections of the Agrarian Development Act.(b). Make order relating to Agrarian Development Act.(c). Expediting of investigations/inquires by providing necessity facilities to tribunals. (d). Introduce new laws/regulations on Input use in agriculture.

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Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance BoardThrust Area

• Agriculture Insurance and Social Welfare for agriculturists (Function through 3 acts)• Insurance /Assurance • Farmer pension• Fisheries Pension

Goals1. Protect all farmers from agricultural risk. 2. Provide social welfare benefits for all agriculturists.

Goal 1• Strategies

Introduce insurance scheme /plan to cover all crops Implement index - base insurance Introduce insurance plans to cover health and accidental risk of farmers.

Goal 2Strategies

• Introduce new farmer pension plans • Introduce life insurance plan for agriculturist

Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute

1. Thrust Area: Agrarian and Socioe-conomic research

2. Goals

1. Ensure evidence based agrarian policy formulation by 10% each year beginning from 2020 to reach 100% by 2030.

2. Contribute to increase net farm household income by 50% by 2025, through fostering, assisting, encouraging and co-operating in agrarian research in the non-plantation agriculture sector of the country.

3. Improve current level of performances by 50% of all stakeholders in the non-plantation agriculture sector of the country by 2025.

3. Strategies to achieve Set Goals3.1 Strategies to achieve Goal 1:

a. Formulation of the strategic plan (mainly the academic plan) for the three years forthcoming to cater the current and persevering demands for sustainable agriculture and rural development b. Revise and update the strategic plan periodically to improve it both qualitatively and quantitatively.c. Allocation of job responsibilities to academic staff according to assigned staff categories linking to performance evaluation.d. Strict progress monitoring to ensure the finality of all academic involvements.

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e. Take every step to relate all kinds of academic outputs to agrarian policy formulation process.

3.1 Strategies to achieve Goal 2: a. Carry out socio-economic research leading to sustainable agriculture and rural development

in the country. b. Undertake regional research relating to problems of agrarian structure in co-operation with

Asian countries in order to serve their regional needs and provide a center for the collection and dissemination of information on agrarian problems.

c. Co-ordinate agrarian research undertaken by Government departments, local authorities, public Corporations and other institutions.

a. Management of a fully-fledged agrarian data base to serve diverse data needs and demands leading to sustainable agriculture and rural development.

3.2.1 Strategies to achieve Goal 3:

a. Provide or implement training facilities and programs relating to agrarian research, either alone or in association with other institutions either local or abroad.

b. Award degrees, prizes and distinctions in the area of agrarian and rural development.a. Dissemination of and improvement of knowledge among stakeholders leading to sustainable

agriculture and rural development through various other means such as; (a). HARTI Publications including research reports journals and magazines (b). Electronic media including new media, (c). Sponsoring and holding conferences and seminars.

4. Programs and Projects

HARTI has planned to conduct 20 value chain studies in 2020.

Value chain analysis of MaizeValue chain analysis of SoyaValue chain analysis of Potato Value chain analysis of ChillieValue chain analysis of Big OnionValue chain analysis of PaddyValue chain analysis of BeansValue chain analysis of CapsicumValue chain analysis of CabbageValue chain analysis of TomatoValue chain analysis of DairyValue chain analysis of MangoValue chain analysis of BananaValue chain analysis of PapayaValue chain analysis of Pine AppleValue chain analysis of Inland fisheriesValue chain analysis of Drumstick, Aloe vera and Gingerly

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Value chain analysis of BrinjalValue chain analysis of PumpkinValue chain analysis of Okra

Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy

Thrust Area: Sustainable agricultural research development and innovation systems assuring socio-economic development (Research Management)

Goals:

1. Formulation of agricultural research policies and priorities to focus the National Development Policies to alleviate poverty and minimize Research Duplication.

2. Coordination of Agricultural Research and capacity development of Scientists in the National Agricultural Research System

3. Promote linkages between national and international research system

Strategies:

1.1 Preparation of research policies and Priorities through stakeholder Consultation meetings and validations of policies

1.2 Facilitate research grants; arrange long term and short term training

1.3 Development of linkages through Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) between Related Institutes and Countries.

Programs and projects:

Mandated Functions of SLCARP

1. To advise the Government on all matters regarding the organization, co-ordination,

planning and execution of agricultural research and such other related matters as may

be referred to it by the Minister ;

2. To formulate national agricultural research policy and priorities;

3. To define the overall aims and scope of agricultural research with a view to furthering

national development objectives ;

4. To make recommendations to the appropriate authorities on the financial, manpower

and physical resources required by agricultural research institutions and establishments

and on the terms and conditions of service of the staff of such institutions and

establishments;

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5. To review institutional and departmental agricultural research programmes and make

recommendations with regard to their priorities and funding to the Ministry of the

Minister in charge of the subject of Finance and Planning;

6. To promote and facilitate excellence in agricultural research;

7. To act as a channel of communication between agricultural research institutions and the

Government;

8. To arrange for and fund inter-institutional agricultural research projects;

9. To arrange for and fund special scientific services for services for the entire agricultural

research sector;

10. To promote linkage between agricultural research institutions at national and

international level;

11. To organize conferences and seminars on international, national and inter-institutional

issues relating to agricultural research;

12. To arrange the post-graduate training of agricultural research staff and for interchange

of scientists with recognized research institutions abroad; and

13. To review the performance of agricultural research projects, institutions and divisions

from time to time.

Hadabima Authority of Sri Lanka

Thrust Area: Soil conservation and watershed management

Goal 1: Reduce 60% of the soil erosion in the affected areas by 2024. Strategy 1: Create a data base

Project: - Establish a proper information system for the organization (Includes all the data on soil erosion, watersheds and irregular land etc.)

Strategy 2: Awareness and other propaganda through statutory committees (through District Agriculture Committees, Regional Agriculture Committees)Project:-Training and Awareness for Public Institution Officers, Farmers Community and Related Technological Officers

Strategy 3: Soil Research and DevelopmentProjects: - Soil Research and Development Program Set up demonstrations

Strategy 4: Co-ordination of Concurrent InstitutionsProjects: - Inter-Agency Technology Transfer Programs Establishment of Subject Technical Committees

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Strategy 5: Management of Stable legal frameworkProject: - Obtaining the mandate of the Soil Conservation Board

Strategy 6: Equipping staff with the latest technological know-how and skillsProject: - Organizing training programs for the staff

Strategy 7: Preparation of a soil conservation processProject: - Formulate a systematic approach to soil conservation measures

Strategy 8: Reducing soil erosion by using Mechanical, Agronomical and Biological methodsProjects: - Mechanical, Agronomical and biological soil conservation methods Soil rehabilitation programs

Goal 2: Increase the number of managed watersheds up to 1000 by 2024

Strategy 1: Study and mapping of watersheds

Projects: Preliminary study on watersheds Mapping of watersheds

Strategy 2: Conservation of watersheds

Project: Preparation of water resource management processes based on priority of the affected districts

Strategy 3: preparation of model watersheds and consultancy services

Project: Creating Demonstrations

National Food Promotion Board

Thrust Area: - Encouraging local food production and consumption

Goal: 01

1) To promote local and traditional foods free of poisoning and make them available

among the people

Strategies

1. Providing assistance for farmers and small and medium scale food producers to

promote their food products

Programs and Projects

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1. Agro-product sales outlet project in Dehiwala and Narahenpita

Goal: 02

1. Innovation of new value added food products using local raw materials

Strategies

1. Developing scientifically discovered functional/nutraceutical foods by various

researches and presenting it for the public well-being

2. Production of improved food under public private partnership and distribution

among customers at concessionary rates


1. Promotion and Marketing of Soy flour Incorporated Biscuits (Cookies and Carol) and development and Marketing of Baby Rusk and extruded Snack.

Goals 03

1. Establishment of a fixed price by importing grains and purchasing of grains when

necessary

Strategies

1. Purchasing of soybeans and maize from local farmers.

2. Importation of maize under the Public Private Partnership (s)


1. Importation of Maize for Animal Feed (2019)

Goals 04

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1. Providing school meal with micronutrient-powered rice for school children to

overcome micronutrient deficiencies.

Strategies

1. Supply of fortified rice with iron and folic acid under the school mid day meal

program Programs and Projects

1. Pilot project for providing fortified rice with iron and folic acid to primary school students under the school mid day meal program in Anuradhapura District

Paddy Marketing Board (PDB)

Thrust Area: Regulating Paddy and Rice Market

Goal 1: Purchas 20 % of annual paddy production of the country by 2025.

Strategies:Setting of high certified price above the market price.

Provide additional facilitation for farmers (Polysacks, Drying Beds, Quick online payments etc.)

New stores facilities development at high potential areas.

Introduce new storage facilities (Silo technology) and conversion of existing stores buildings to Silo method

Goal 2: Maintain buffer stocks of paddy and rice to match the 50 % of monthly rice demand of the country by 2025.

Strategies:Develop paddy storing complexes (Increase number of stores buildings at same location)

Introduce networked inventory management system.

Goal 3: Commence rice processing operation and acquire 20% 0f Market share of Sri Lanka rice market by 2025.

Strategies:Implement 3 main rice mills at three selected locations of the country.

Obtain foreign investments and technology for rice processing.

Get initial market penetration via government authorities (like Lak Sathosa) and Modern trades with proper branding.

Goal 4: Clear all existing debtors via profit penetration by 2025

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Strategies:Rent out Lands and Buildings.

Functioning of holyday bungalows in profit oriented manner

Minimize current operational cost levels.

Minimize losses during handling and storing practices (introducing good practices in stores operation)

National Institute of Post Harvest Management (NIPHM)

Thrust Area: Postharvest Technology Development

Goal 1: Reduction of postharvest losses in perishables to 25% and durables to 5% by 2030

Goal 2: Development of agro based industries

Goal 3: Strengthening institutional governess

Strategies of goals

Strategies of Goal 1: Reduction of postharvest losses in perishables to 25% and durables

to 5% by 2030

Strategy 1:Development of technologies and quality improvement of 15 fruits (Mango,

Papaya, Banana, Guava, Avocado, Pineapple, Passion fruit, Rambutan, Grapes, Mangosteen,

orange, Soursop, wood-apple, Durian & lime) , 10 vegetables (Tomato, green Chilli, Onion,

Potato, Beans, Carrot, Leeks, Capsicum, Bitter gourd, Okra, Brinjal, Cabbage, Luffa, Leafy

vegetables- lettuce, curry leaves, gotukola, Mukunuwenna) and 9 durable crops (Paddy,

Maize, Ground nut, Soy Bean, Finger millet, Green gram, Black gram, Cowpea, Sesame)

Strategy 2: Awareness creation on new and appropriate postharvest technologies among all

the stake holders in agricultural supply and value chains

Strategy 3: Introduction of safe packaging and transportation methods

Strategy 4: Development of storage, preservation and value addition technologies

Strategy 5: Establishment of direct linkages between markets and farmers/ farmer

organizations

Strategies of Goal 2: Development of agro based industries

Strategy 1: Awareness creation on potential agro based industries

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Strategy 2: Providing technical support for establishment and process improvement

Strategy 3: Create /enhance local and international marketing opportunities

Strategies of Goal 3: Strengthening institutional governess

Strategy 1: Revisiting of organizational structure and SOR

Strategy 2: Revamping and human capital development of the institute to suit policy and

strategy implementation

Strategy 3: Upgrading procedures and guidelines to achieve goals and objectives of the

institute

Strategy 4: Upgrade service delivery infrastructure of the institute

Strategy 5: Develop international recognition

Projects/ Programmes for 2020-2030 are listed below. (End of the document)

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Ceylon Fertilizer Company Ltd (CFC)

Thrust area: - Distribution of fertilizer

Goal 1: Ensure adequate supply of Paddy fertilizer (60% for the total allocation) to the farmer.

Strategies

1. Expedite Submission of relevant documents and coordination with relevant officers as per the paddy distribution plan issued by the NFS 2. Depend on company’s analytical report on the approval of the relevant authorities. 3. Adapt to the situation4 Introduce restrictions to discourage and implementing a debt recovery system

Projects1. Distribution and selling of 90367MT of paddy subsidy fertilizer to the farmers through Agrarian

services centers during Yala season

2. Distribution and selling of 140005MT of paddy subsidy fertilizer to the farmers through Agrarian services centers during Maha season

Goal 2: Ensure adequate supply of other crop fertilizer (6% from the total quota) to the market.

Strategies

1. Awarding attractive facilities for identified dealers2. Analyze international fertilizer prices and prior planning according to the fertilizer price

fluctuation3. Adapt to the situation

Projects1. Distribution and selling of 27000MT of other crop fertilizer islanwide throughout the year

through Authorized dealers, ASCs, other government and non government institutes.

Goal 3: Distribution of Organic fertilizer as per the requirement.

Strategies

1. Media Publication 2. Inform to relevant authorities to set specific standards.3. Positive Contribution towards the subsidy scheme on organic fertilizer. 4. Introduction of integrated fertilizer management system to obtain optimum output.

Projects

1. Distribution and selling of 2000MT organic fertilizer throughout the year island wide.

Goal 4: Promote optimum usage of environmentally friendly and chemical fertilizer.

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Strategies

1. Awareness programs collaboration with Department of Agriculture and Agrarian Services Department.

Projects

1. Carryout Region wise Nine awareness programms throughout the year

Goal 5: Generating other income. Construction of Circuit bungalow

Strategy 1 Constructing of new circuit bungalow at Katharagama

Projects

1. Procurement for consultation and construction 2. Construction 3. Purchasing of furniture

Strategy 2 Preparing a model farm at Neelabemma

Projects

1. Feasibility study on land Projects2. Joint venture with relevant authority

Colombo Commercial Fertilizers Ltd (CCF)

Thrust area: - Distribution of fertilizer

Goal 1: (40% of the requirement) Ensure adequate supply of other crop fertilizer (4% from Total requirement) to the market.

Strategies:-

1. Maintaining efficient Pool of transport providers.2. Providing credit facility for agrarian service centers those who are willing to stock fertilizer prior

to the season.3. Importation of required stocks of fertilizer in time.

Projects

Distribution of allocated (By National Fertilizer secretariat) paddy fertilizer for Maha season 92485Mt and Yala season 65264

Goal 2: Assuring availability of other crop fertilizer by distributing 4% of the total allocation

Strategy

As the company is given 4% allocation of the total country requirement, distribution of other crops fertilizer is targeted to the identified areas which have shortage of fertilizer.

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Projects

Distribution of 15000Mt of other crop fertilizer throughout the year. Strait Fertilizer - 10000mt Mixed Fertilizer - 5000mt

Goal 3: Promote optimum usage of chemical fertilizer in environment friendly

Strategy: Conducting awareness programs collaboration with department of agriculture and agrarian services department

Projects

Promotion program (20 programs) to encourage farmers on usage of chemical and organic fertilizer together.

Goal 4: Enhancement of internal operational framework

Strategies:

1. Introducing accounting network system2. Enhancement of proper budgetary procedure3. fertilizer working capital Management4. Provision of training and development program to the employers to Up lift their skill base and

level of competency5. Replenishment of storage Facility to ensure quality of fertilizer

Projects

Introducing a new computer system for accounting, stock controlling & asset handing, by the end of October 2019.Conducting staff training, motivating & team building programsFloor concreting and roof repairing of the main warehouse

Lanka Phosphate Limited

Thrust Area: Supply of Rock Phosphate

Goals

1. Expand existing market and find new markets

2. Earn foreign exchange to the Motherland

3. Improve infrastructure and quality of the products

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Goal 1: Expand existing market and find new markets

Product – Market Expansion Grid

Strategy 1: Carry out an effective awareness campaign aiming unknown customers

Programme

1.1 Conduct an awareness programme to reach total farmers, small holders and Planters.

Strategy 2: Manufacture of fertilizer mixtures.

Programmes

1.1 Carry out a marketing research and a feasibility study for fertilizer mixtures.

1.2 Based on the findings manufacture suitable fertilizer mixtures

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Current Market

New Market

Current Products New Products

Market Penetration Strategy

Product Development Strategy

Market Development Strategy

Diversification Strategy

GoalGoal 2: Earn foreign exchange to the Motherland

Strategy 1: Obtain a revision of the Supreme Court judgment on the case No. FR 884/99

Programmes

1.1 Prepare a detailed plan with a proper need assessment

1.2 Obtain expert legal advice to appeal the above Supreme Court Judgment

1.3 Hire an eminent lawyer and work according to a time plan for a revision

Strategy 1: Enter into the SAARC market region as an initial step

Programmes

1.1 Carry out a SWOT analysis and feasibility study in order to identify the target market and distribution network

1.2 Decide the sources of funding and type of collaboration need to be arrived at with Investors/Suppliers etc.

1.3 Obtain approvals from relevant authorities and related institutions.

1.4 Develop a delivery plan to export rock phosphate.

Goal 3: Improve infrastructure and quality of products

Strategy 1: Enhance management practices

Programmes

1.1 Improve systems, management techniques and practices to enhance the productivity

1.2 Optimize labour force to obtain higher productivity

1.3 Continuous training and staff development

Strategy 2: Conform to the international quality standards

Programmes

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1.1 Conduct a detailed assessment and introduce ISO latest standards for Processes & Systems

1.2 Obtain the latest ISO Certificates

1.3 Develop a status of quality- centred company culture

Strategy 3

Introduce new technology to manufacturing and operational process

Programmes

1.1 Adhere to the preventive maintenance to the laid- down criteria

1.2 Maintain mechanically sound machinery and equipment

1.3 Introduce automation for the manual processes

1.4 Dispose unproductive machinery/vehicles and replace with latest

Strategy 4

Adhere to National and International environmental practices

Programmes

1.1 Introduce a mechanism to obtain a feedback from community and take corrective actions

1.2 Segment the interested sections of the society and their identification and issues of concern

Strategy 5

Improve facilities in the working environment and Infrastructure development

Programmes

1.1 Enhancing employee productivity by minimising de-motivational factors which attached to the working environment.

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1.2 Renovate all labour rest rooms, office rooms & construct new quarters including clerical and allied workers quarters.

1.3 Provide facilities required for the rest room, conference room, office room & quarters.

1.4 Provide & maintain proper janitorial services and pure water

National Fertilizer Secretariat (NFS)

Thrust Area: Regulation of Fertilizer

Goals

Ensure providing high quality fertilizers to farmers Increase farmer’s income Strengthen of existing legal framework of the fertilizer sector

Strategies

1. Take analytical reports from accredited laboratories for imported fertilizers and ensure reports are in SLSI standards

2. Continuous supervision of fertilizer importers, formulators and distributors

1. Providing subsidy fertilizer for paddy and other crops for low prices2. Amend the fertilizer regulatory Act. No.68 (8) 19883. Make new regulation under fertilizer regulatory Act.

Projects1. Seizure and detention of adulterated fertilizer.2. Fertilizer subsidy program for paddy and other crops.3. Preparing of draft regulation by expert team and getting opining from the sector and

public.

Projects coming under the Ministry of Agriculture

Agriculture Sector Modernization Project (ASMP) Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP)

Agriculture Sector Modernization Project (ASMP)

Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP)

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Fisheries Sector

Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Recourses

Thrust area: - Management and conservation of fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Goals:-

Increase fish production with sustainable manner Enhancement of knowledge of Sustainable fisheries management Increased per capita consumption of fish Compliance with regional and international obligations Uplift socio economic condition of fisheries community Strengthen the MCS system in an effective manner

Strategies

Apply ecosystem and precautionary approaches to promote responsible fisheries management Enhance the stocks of endangered, threatened and protected species. Prevent overcapacity of the fishing fleet. Divert marine fishing efforts from over-exploited areas to unexploited or underexploited areas Promote responsible fisheries in compliance with requirements stipulated in international

treaties concerning management of fisheries Promote the establishment of insurance schemes concerning safety at sea and occupational

safety. Ensure the traceability and transparency at all stages of the value chain process. Promote recreational fisheries without conflicting with mainstream fisheries. Conserve ship wrecks for enhancement of fish stocks and promotion of tourism Make gender mainstreaming an integral part of small scale fisheries development strategies. Ensure safe, healthy and fair working conditions at sea and on land in accordance with

international standards Promote foreign fish landings in a responsible manner in accordance with the relevant

international treaties Strengthen the co-governance and management processes Introducing new technology for improve fish production Introducing fishery related alternative livelihoods Improvement of infrastructure facilities & strengthen the office environment

Programs

Assistance for Introducing New Technology Fishery Community Empowerment Integrated awareness programs for fishers Conduct trainings & supply basic equipment for dry fish/moldive fish processing program.

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Improve efficiency of existing Multiday boats under the 50% subsidy program (Supplying long lines/winches/cooling systems/fishing equipment )

Livelihood development program Coastal Rehabilitation and Resources Management Program Improvement of Fishery Villages in costal Districts program Establishment of Integrated Inland Fishery Villages " Wewak Sahitha Gamak Program" "Wewak

Sahitha Gamak Program" Lagoon Development Program 50% of the cost of improving the operational efficiency in multi day boats program Purchase multi day boats of more than 55 feet long program “Diyawara Piyasa” housing and sanitation Program. Management information systems for planning, development, management and reporting

program. Develop awareness on best fish handling practices program. Assist women in the fisher communities to set up micro-business enterprises program. Provide training and capacity building programs to assist women and marginalized groups to

take up supplementary income generation program. Program for Protection of highly vulnerable Marine species by making regulations Oruwella Radio Programme & Awareness Programme Strengthen the co-governance and co-management processes and program

Projects

Fisheries society project Procurement of equipment for the dry fish processing in Matara

Introduction of modern technology for small and medium fishing industry Fish ranching project (Trincomalee, Galle) Procurement of equipment for the dryfish processing (Mannar-62) Procurement of fish boxes (small-300, large 20)

Infrastructure Development projects Supplying long line units Supplying winches Repairing of No. of cooling system 500,000 or 50%

Software development project for fisheries sector Procurement of service providers for providing software solution for operational and administration activities of DEAR to connect field officers of the department with the head office. Develop official web site End point antivirus Finger print verification, monitoring & reporting mechanism for EAD

Promote investments in export-oriented fisheries projects. Supply of 1000 long line for OFRD /one day boats. Production of 10 multi-day boat (55 feet) under 50% subsidy facilities. Introduction of FAD projects.

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Introduction of solar panel system for multiday boats. Production of dry fish projects “Diyawara Piyasa” housing and sanitation projects. Lagoon development projects. Introduction of environmental friendly fishery gears. Alternative live hood development project. Social empowerment projects Economic and social infrastructure development project.

National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA)

Thrust area: Sustainable Development and management of Aquaculture and Inland fisheries.

Goals

Increased aquaculture and inland fisheries production Increased per capita consumption of fish Increase Inland fish harvest aquaculture and ensure the food security Increase fresh water Brackish water fish prawn, shrimp crabs and ornamentally fish seeds Introduce new technologies and information for utilization of aquatic resources Improvement of socio-economic condition of rural society Identification new aquaculture sites to GDP

Strategy

Increase of Fish Production and fish seed production through reservoir fisheries management Increase shrimp production and exports Increase Ornamental Fish Production & Exports Apply ecosystem approach to management of fisheries in inland waters Make gender mainstreaming an integral part of small scale fisheries development strategies. Ensure the traceability and transparency at all stages of the value chain process. Capacity building and awareness creation for Promotion of Aquaculture Improvement and Expansion of extension service to increase fish production Development of small, medium and large scale enterprises Establishment and mange aquaculture development centers Fish seeds stocky management in perennial and seasonal touts Provide protection conservation and bread endemic fish speedy and threatened spices.

Programs

Integrated awareness programs for fishers Conduct trainings & supply basic equipment for dry fish/moldive fish processing program Live hood development program Coastal Rehabilitation and Resources Management Program

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Lagoon Development Program Establishment of Integrated Inland Fishery Villages " Wewak Sahitha Gamak Program" "Wewak

Sahitha Gamak Program" Assistance for Introducing New Technology Fishery Community Empowerment Management information systems for planning, development, management and reporting

program. Promote the use of best management practices (BMPs) in aquaculture program. Strengthen the aquaculture-animal healthcare program. Strengthen the co-governance and co-management processes and program National food program Promote the production and export of live ornamental fish and aquatic ornamental plants

program. Provide training and capacity building programs to assist women and marginalized groups to

take up supplementary income generation activities. Promote the establishment of public – private partnerships (PPPs) for investment program Brood stock Management Program Establishment of aquaculture park and crab city program.

Projects

Stocking of Fish Fingerlings in Fresh Water Bodies to Develop Inland Fisheries projects Enhancing Fish Breeding Capacity projects Lagoon Development Projects Establishment of Integrated Inland Fishery Villages " Wewak Sahitha Gamak Project" ,"Wewak

Sahitha Gamak” Projects Promote investments in export-oriented aquaculture projects. Sea cucumber Hatchery with production capability of one million juveniles per year-Mullaitivu Construction of Seaweed tissue culture Laboratory in Jaffna Mud Crab Hatcher with production capability of one million juveniles per year – Mannar National Food Production Projects Improvement works of ponds & Continuation of Renovation works Ornamental fish Breeding &

Training Centre Construction of ornamental fish hatchery Construction of milkfish, shrimp and prawn hatchery Renovation of tanks Live hood development projects Construction of Coastal Aquaculture Training Centers Coastal rehabilitation projects Development of related infrastructure facilities. Establishment of aquaculture park (Baticallo) Establishment of capacity Rakawa, Galmulla, Mankarni.

National Aquatic Resources Research Development Authority (NARA)

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Thrust area: Conducting the scientific research, Providing advices & consultancy service for the Development of Aquatic Resources

Goals

Ensure sustainable management of the living marine resources based on the best available evidence from social, economic and ecological sciences

Enhance fish stocks in the territorial sea and the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) by ranching and habitat enhancement

Ensure conservation of aquatic biodiversity in marine inland waters. Improve the research and development to fill the information gaps and develop a database on

climate change related issues. Minimized post-harvest losses and increased value addition for increased export earnings Improved socio-economic conditions of the fisher community

Strategy

Promote conservation of the marine and coastal environment.Promote the establishment of new marine industries utilizing living marine resources. Promote the use of fishing practices and equipment that cause comparatively low adverse impacts on the environment Strengthen the fisheries forecasting system for fishers to obtain information on locations for productive fishing. Improve quality assurance of fishing vessels. Enhance Marine fish Production and brackish water Fish and shell fish production Improvement of Quality assessment and Value addition for technology transfer. Develop a strategy to address the environmental and climatic-change challenges, and impacts of natural disasters. Conservation and management of aquatic environment Recommendations to marketing opportunities of fisheries sector program.Enhance non-traditional fishery production and Tuna fishery production Recommendations to use of environmentally friend fishing gears Knowledge sharing and dissemination, Capacity building

Programs

Program fishing for under-exploited and unexploited fish resources in inland waters. Program the culture of new exotic species that have the potential for export. Program the production of fish and fishery products meeting the food safety and quality standards acceptable in the international market, and ensure an efficient supply chain management. Take possible precautions to prevent marine pollution given its direct adverse impacts on fish and other living marine aquatic resources. Formulate an inter-institutional network system of responsible authorities to address impacts of natural disasters.

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Promote the establishment of public – private partnerships (PPPs) for investment in the sector. Coastal Rehabilitation and Resources Management Program Lagoon Development Program Upgrading the testing facilities Conducting bathymetric survey for selected lagoons Lagoon capacity assessment Preparations of resource profiles for each selected lagoons

Projects

Deployment of submerged Fish Aggregating/ Enhancing Devices and bottom set structures for fish habitat enhancement in coastal waters To study the fishing efficiency of mono filament nets comparison with nylon nets used in inland reservoirs of Sri Lanka Economics and strategies for profitable sea bass culture in lagoon net cages Integrated approach to efficient and sustainable intensification of food fish; Tilapia culture with aquatic plants (edible/ornamental) relation to different formulated feed regimes Assessment of Fisheries and Aquaculture potential in floodplain ecosystems Assessment of the impacts of climate change on selected vulnerable endemic and food fish species and their ecosystems and development of ex-situ conservation strategies Monitoring disease conditions of shrimp aquaculture industry in Sri Lanka Surveillance of Tilapia Lake viral infections in Wild and Farmed Tilapia species in selected farming areas Empirical modeling of benthic species distribution, abundance and diversity in Rekawa lagoon: scope for the future culture base fish production Determination of sustainable carrying capacity estimation for culture based fisheries in selected perennial tanks in Southern Province –A case study in collaboration with NAQDA Assessment quality of fish in multi-day boats and in selected main fish sales places Extraction and characterization of bioactive peptides from Tuna fish waste Application of Bio-Nanotechnology in value addition to aquatic resources Prospecting sand resources in offshore ,Galle Community welfare and skill development of fishers Zoning for Mari culture development in Northern Province National Charting Program Modeling the spatial variability of tide in the Jaffna archipelago Market research of Tilapia fish Consumption (NAQDA/NARA include - cost benefit analysis for selected aquaculture species)Value chain Analysis of deep sea Fisheries in Sri Lanka Sea urchin fishery development in Sri Lanka (Continuation) Ornamental fish culture and feed development at Panapitiya Regional Research Center Biofloc Technology as an Integral Approach to Enhance Production and Ecological Performance of Sri Lankan Ornamental fish Aquaculture- Research project Modification of features of selected aquatic plants using somatic hybridization technique and in vitro propagation of seaweeds

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Improving spat collection methods for commercial scale oyster farming and experimental reef restoration for enhancing the spat availability Establishment of seaweed farming by increasing culture diversity and ensuring mother stock availability. Survey on natural pearl oyster resource in North West & North coast’s regard to regain the pearl industry in Sri Lanka Sanitary survey of shellfish and monitoring of antimicrobial resistance in aquatic environment Investigation of incidences of histamine forming bacteria in chilled yellow fin tuna (Thunus albacores) in export fishery industry Innovation of seaweed based value added product and evaluation of bioactive compounds Assess the present level of harvesting of finfish/shell fish in Negombo lagoon for developing relevant fishery management strategies.

Ceylon Fisheries and Harbour Corporation (CFHC)

Thrust area: Management and development of fishery harbors & Anchorages

Goals: Provision of safe navigation, berthing, anchoring and supply of logistics for fishing vessels

Provision for fish handling facilities from the point of unloading up to transportation

Strategies:

Improve Hygienic facilities to employee, visitors and stakeholders and fishing community Promote the private sector to establish and operate other infrastructure facilities. Promote integration of marine activities to ensure maximum efficiency, Establish and operate the major fishery harbors through the Ceylon Fishery Harbours Corporation (CFHC). Improve quality infrastructure facilities in the production and supply chain. Promote operation of fishery harbours under the “green fishery harbour” concept and as multi-purpose fishery harbours. Develop anchorages and minor fish landing sites and hand over to fisher communities in the respective areas for operation and maintenance Provide port access and assistance as a port State in accordance with the international law to foreign fishing vessels in distress

Programs

Apply the “green-harbour concept” in development and management of fishery harbours Development and Rehabilitation of Fishery Harbors, Anchorages & Landing sites Program. Promote the establishment of public – private partnerships (PPPs) for investment in the sector.Northern Province Sustainable Fishery Development Program (ADB/GOSL) Development of Milady Fishery Harbor promote the consultant service. Maintenance and Dredging in all harbors.

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Rehabilitation works of all harbors Consultant services. Develop and maintain the design depth of Harbors & anchorages Construction and development of fishery harbors , anchorages Facilitate sufficient supply of the daily fuel consumption need for fishing vessels.Facilitate efficient service to fishing community Projects

Construction of Rekawa Fishery Anchorage Construction of Mawella Fishery Anchorage Construction of Gurunagar Fishery Harbour Construction of Gandara Fishery Harbour Construction of Balapitiya Fishery Harbour Upgrading of Dodanduwa fishery Harbour Redevelopment of Ambalangoda Fishery Harbour Redevelopment of Hikkaduwa Fishery Harbour Upgrading of Suduwella Fishery Harbour Development of Hambantota Fishery HarbourConstruction of Dehiwala Fishery Anchorage Reactivation and Reconstruction of Milady Fishery Harbour - Phase II Construction of Walipanwila Fishery Anchorage Proposed Internal Roads Rehabilitation at Mirissa Fishery Harbour Fishery Harbours - Under ADB Point Pedro Pesalei

Anchorages - Under ADB Mandativu

Landing Sites - Under ADBSampoladi , Thalaimannar, Iranapalai, Pallikuda Chullipuram West, Sirithoppu, Kallappadu North, Valaipadu Aralithurai, Minarappadu, Kallappadu South, Nachchikuda Thuriyor, Wankalai, Theethakarai Punkuduthivu, Arippu, Silawathai Munai, Kodachchikuda, KokilaiThalathurai Athikoviladi Ceylon Fisheries Corporation (CFC)

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Thrust area: Management of fisheries marketing and extension Goals

Ensure quality and food safety of locally marketed fish and fishery products. Promote consumption of sufficient fish for meeting nutritional requirements. Stock fish as buffer stocks during gluts to ensure the availability of fish at reasonable prices

during lean periods. Increase the Market Share and set a higher standard of consumer service Increase the efficiency

in the utilization and management of resources as a price stabilizer and acceptable return on investment

Strategies

To improve the quality of products with emphasis on consumer needs Enhance purchasing habits and increase volume Increase the sales volume Establish and maintain a good customer relationship Establish an effective pricing policy Develop & implement an efficient management information system Modernizing current outlets with necessary facilities Enforce the direct purchase system from the registered boat owners with the assistance of sister

Insinuations Introducing an efficient daily revenue collecting system Introducing targets oriented work culture.

Programs

Upgrading the existing stalls on "Big Fish Outlet" concept with necessary facilities and rebranding the existing outlets

Establishment of new sales stalls in island wide Promote a market driven production of fisheries and aquaculture products including innovative

products. Increasing the joint sales operation with Cargills, keels and Laksathosa super market brands Increasing the sales with new venture development such as Port Authority, Parliament and

Other government institutions Setting up a price control committee for a proper pricing policy and assign price committee

Projects

Encourage the direct purchases from fishermen New Purchasing Centers Infuse W/C of 10Mn to pay off the direct purchase of Fisherman Bulk purchases of fish from wholesalers Import of fish during off season

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New Display Freezer 100 Units Complete the Rest of the work at Processing Plant Modernize Storage facilities & Ice Plant (Anuradhapura/Galle Ice Plant) Reform the QC Dept and designate existing as QC officer be in charge of quality standards Develop the standards manual to sustain the quality & Compliance Maintaining a hygienic condition and emplace the ongoing trading Setting up Industrial safety measures to improve the care of the employees. Implement the Computerized ERP software for the Operation and Financials functions. To be synchronized all the regional operational and financial information on real-time basis. Develop internal Control procedure to prevention and detection of the operational and financial

short comings Develop Portfolio Management team to expedite the credit collection process.

Cey Nor Foundation Ltd (CEY NOR)

Thrust Area: Supply of fishing inputs and gears. Goals

To supply high quality fiberglass fishing vessels, Fishing gears, Leisure craft to local and overseas market at competitive price

Obtaining the maximum benefits of the company's assets by its maximum utilization

Strategies Continuing the production of high quality and technically sound fishing input, gears and leisure

boat to the market Importing and introducing high quality products at minimum cost to the local market. Getting the maximum benefit while following the 100% government approved procedures


Promote the construction of fishing vessels, recreational vessels and other vessels for export Promote the establishment of public – private partnerships (PPPs) for investment in the sector.

Manufacture of long fishing boat with all equipment Manufacturing of Leisure/passenger boats, floating houses and Restaurants, Paddle Boats,

Floating House Boat, Floating Restaurant, 13-18.5 Inland Our, Pedal Boat

Irrigation Sector

Irrigation Department

Thrust Area: Surface Water and Resource Development

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GoalsGoal No. 01: Water use efficiency in Agriculture land from 47% to 52% by 2030Goal No. 02: Water storage capacity in Major and Medium reservoirs from

6645MCM to 7245MCM by 2030Goal No. 03: Increase the cropping intensity of major and medium irrigation

schemes from current 1.6 to 1.65 by 2030Goal No. 04: Reduce the annual flood damage by 50% by 2030

Strategies

Strategy No. 01: Reducing the amount of water discharge to the sea without productive use

Strategy No. 02: Increasing irrigation system efficiencies with improved irrigation techniques for reducing water usage in irrigated Agriculture

Programmes and Projects

Project No. 01: Routing operation and Maintenance of Irrigation schemesProject No. 02: Irrigation System Rehabilitation and modernizationProject No. 03: Productivity enhancement of Irrigation systems through

integrated system management (PEISEIP)Project No. 04: Construction of New Reservoirs and inter basin diversion system

such as HedaOya / KubukkanOya Reservoir, MundeniAru River Basin Development, Mahaweli Left Bank Lower Basin Development (Kinniya – Kanthale area), Gin Nilwala Diversion,Thalpitigala Reservoir, Basnagoda Reservoir, Lower MalwathuOyaThanthirimale Reservoir and Lower Uma Oya Development (Yan Oya)

Project No. 05: Climate Resilience Improvement Projects for Flood Mitigation and Climate adaptation

Project No. 06: Climate Resilience Improvement Projects for preservation of salinity intrusion in coastal areas

Project No. 07: Implementing riverine management projects/ programmes and regulations (Climate Resilience Improvement Projects)

Water Resource Board

Thrust Area: Ground water development, conservation and management Goals

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Goal No. 01: Ensure availability of groundwater resources qualitatively and quantitatively as a supplementary water source for Drinking, Agriculture, Industrial and other purposes of the country

Goal No. 02: Implementation of groundwater management mechanism for overall water resources development, utilization and conservation

Strategies

Strategy No. 01: Providing supplementary water demand in irrigation sector and drinking and domestic water sector through better management of water resources

Strategy No. 02: Improving assessing, conserving, harnessing, developing and frugally utilizing groundwater resources in the country

Strategy No. 03: Implementation of integrated water resources management mechanism through empowerment of farmer community for water resources development, conservation and crop management

Strategy No. 04: Establishing groundwater monitoring System Island wide and maintain groundwater database

Strategy No. 05: Upgrade and implement existing groundwater regulator mechanism by 25% in 2020

Programmes and Projects

Project No. 01: Integrated water resources management in Major River BasinsProject No. 02: Long Term Groundwater Monitoring ProjectProject No. 03: Study on the Direct & Indirect Impact of Climate Changes on

Groundwater ResourcesProject No. 04: Rehabilitation of Hand Pump Tube Wells in Dry Zone AreasProject No. 05: Development of Groundwater Sources as for Emergency UseProject No. 06: Combine Inspections on Groundwater Relating Environmental

IssuesProject No. 07: Rehabilitation and Improvement of WRB Infrastructure Project No. 08: Maintenance & Procurement of Laboratory Equipment for

Treasury Funded ProjectsProject No. 09: Installation and Maintenance of Computer System for Operation

Division of WRBProject No. 10: Water Quality Study in CKDU Prevailing Areas

Irrigation Management Division

Thrust Area: Prosperous Farming Community in Major Irrigation SchemesGoals

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Goal No. 01: Increase Agricultural production and productivity of unit of irrigated water through organized farming community and well-coordinated input & service providers

Strategies

Strategy No.05: Establishing institutional framework for riverine management and water quality improvement in river and reservoirs

Strategy No. 07: Utilizing of Rain water for land preparation and coordinating and facilitating the irrigation water to maintain the usage of water in Yala season 4.4ft/acre and Maha season 3.9ft/acre with using water management techniques

Programmes

Project No. 01: Productivity enhancement of Irrigation systems through integrated system management (PEISEIP)

Project No. 02: Project No. 03: Strengthening & Empowering Farmer OrganizationsProject No. 04: Strengthening & follow-up Irrigation Management ProcessProject No. 05: Integrated water resources management in Major River BasinsProject No. 06: Strengthening of Participatory Approach for Sub System

Operation & MaintenanceProject No. 07: Land and Water Productivity, Climate Change Mitigation &

Increase Farm Family IncomeProject No. 08: Assist and Facilitate to use of Organic fertilizer and minimized

Chemical, Fertilizer and Agro chemicalProject No. 09: Prevention and Conservation eco system and protection of water

shedProject No. 10: Enhance skill and knowledge of Farmer & Farmer Organization

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Year 2020

Goal 1: Reduction of post harvest losses in perishables to 25% and durables to 5% by 2030

No Programme

1.1 Research Projects

1.1.1

Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of avocado,

pineapple, rambutan and mangosteen,passion fruit and grapes (novel technologies for post harvest handling practices and

value addition )

1.1.2Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of economically

important vegetable crops (tomato, bitter gourd, carrot, leeks and okra)

1.2.Development Projects

1.2.1. Safe packages for transportation of perishables

1.2.2 Improvement of supply and value chain management practices of 03 selected fruits

1.2.3 Improvement of supply and value chain management practices of 03 selected vegetables

1.3 Extension Activities

1.3.1 Expansion of extension service to 3 more districts by establishing new centers

1.3.2Survey on supply chains of economically significant 4 grains (maize, cowpea green gram and black gram) to identify and

select proper postharvest practices

1.3.3 Development of educational/training programme

1.3.4 Training of teachers and students of relevant GCE (A/L) subjects

1.4 Engineering Services

1.4.1 Development of ICT system for dissemination of information to the stake holders

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Goal 2: Development of Agro based industries

No Programme


2.1.1 Training of producers, processors and entrepreneurs

2.2 Laboratory Services

2.2.1 Deliver accredited laboratory services to wide range of clients

2.2.2 Publicity programmes on lab services to the public

2.2.3 Establishment of sample collection points at our extension centers in 09 districts

2.3 Industrial Services

2.3.1 Providing consultancy services to initiate and modernize the food industry

2.3.2 Introduction of NIPHM developed machineries

2.3.3 Development of a new processing laboratory

Goal 3: Strengthening institutional governance

No Programme

3.1 Human Resource development activities

3.1.1 Providing opportunities for career development of staff

3.1.2 Motivational Programmes for the employees

3.1.3 Performance based incentive scheme

3.1.4 Providing Better working environment for the employees of IPHT (Office needs and others)

3.2 Upgrading service delivery infrastructure

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3.2.1 Upgrading laboratory facilities to comply with latest industrial standards

3.2.2 Develop laboratory for mechatronic applications

3.3 Develop international recognition

3.3.1 Conducting international conferences/workshops

3.3.2 Conducting collaborative R & D projects

3.3.3 Exchange of experts through agreements with international agencies

Year 2021

Goal 1: Reduction of post harvest losses in perishables to 25% and durables to 5% by 2030

No Programme


1.1.1

Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of avocado,

pineapple, rambutan and mangosteen, passion fruit and grapes (novel technologies for post harvest handling practices and

value addition )


important vegetable crops (tomato, bitter gourd, carrot, leeks and okra)

1.1.3 Development of novel and appropriate technologies for fresh cut flowers

1.2. Development Projects




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1.3.2Survey on supply chains of economically significant grains (Ground nut, Soy Bean, Finger millet) to identify and select

proper postharvest practices




1.4.1 Development and implementation of ICT system for dissemination of information to the stake holders


No Programme










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Goal 3: Strengthening institutional governess

No Programme







3.2.2 pilot plant for processing of food grains






Year 2022


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No Programme


1.1.1Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of Lime, Orange,

Soursop and Durian (novel technologies for post harvest handling practices and value addition )


important vegetable crops (green Chilli, Onion, Potato, Beans and Brinjal)

1.1.3Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of4 durable crops

(Paddy, Maize, Ground nut and Soy Bean)


1.2 Development Projects






1.3.2 Survey on supply chains of economically significant grains: Sesame, to identify and select proper postharvest practices


1.3.4Training of teachers and students of relevant GCE (A/L) subjects


1.4.1 Implementation of ICT system for dissemination of information to the stake holders

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No Programme











No Programme








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Year 2023


No Programme


1.1.1Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of Lime, Orange,

Soursop and Durian (novel technologies for post harvest handling practices and value addition )


important vegetable crops (green Chilli,Onion, Potato, Beans andBrinjal)

1.1.3Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of4 durable crops

(Paddy, Maize, Ground nut and Soy Bean)







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No Programme











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No Programme












Year 2024


No Programme


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1.1.1Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of selected fruits

(novel technologies for post harvest handling practices and value addition )

1.1.2Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of selected vegetable

crops (will be selected based on the importance)

1.1.3 Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of4 durable crops














No Programme



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2.2.3 Maintenance of sample collection points at our extension centers in 25 districts





No Programme








3.2.3 Renovation of NIPHM Physical resources relevant to the service delivery




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Year 2025


No Programme


1.1.1Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of selected fruits


1.1.2Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of selected

vegetables

1.1.3Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of selected durable

crops







1.3.1 Expansion of extension service to 3 remaining districts by establishing new centers

1.3.2 Survey on supply chains of economically significant spices


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No Programme






2.2.3 Maintenance /upgrade of sample collection points at our extension centers in 07 districts




2.3.3 Development of procedure manuals/guidelines for certification of postharvest machinery and equipment


No Programme

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3.1.3 Providing Better working environment for the employees of NIPHM (Office needs and others)








Year 2026

Goal 1: Reduction of post-harvest losses in perishables to 25% and durables to 5% by 2030

No Programme


1.1.1 Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of selected fruits

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1.1.2Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of selected

vegetables

1.1.3Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of selected durable

crops

1.1.4Development of novel and appropriate technologies for supply and value chain management practices of selected spice

crops


1.2 Development Projects





1.3.1 Training of teachers and students of relevant GCE (O/L) and(A/L) subjects



Goal 2: Development of Agro-based industries

No Programme



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2.3.3 Development/ implementation of procedure manuals/guidelines for certification of postharvest machinery and equipment


No Programme










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Year 2027


No Programme


1.1.1 Development of novel and appropriate technologies for perishables to solve issues in postharvest sector

1.1.2 Development of novel and appropriate technologies for durables to solve issues in postharvest sector

1.1.3 Development of novel and appropriate technologies for spice value addition



1.2.1 Technology adoption in fruit processing

1.2.2 Technology adoption in vegetable processing



1.3.1 Training of teachers and students of relevant GCE (O/L) and (A/L) subjects




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No Programme











Year 2028


No Programme





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1.2.3 Technology adoption in spice processing







No Programme







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No Programme












Year 2029

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No Programme
















No Programme



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No Programme









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Year 2030


No Programme














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No Programme












No Programme




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