President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the importance of fully utilizing the budgetary allocations for irrigation development within the next eight months.
The President made these remarks during a discussion held today (06) at the Presidential Secretariat regarding the future development of the irrigation sector and the effective deployment of allocated funds in the 2025 Budget.
He noted that a significant budget allocation has been made for irrigation this year to address persistent water issues faced by farmers and strengthen agricultural productivity.
The discussion also focused on ensuring proper implementation of these projects, as achieving the national economic growth target of 3%–4% depends on efficient execution. Officials were urged to closely monitor the projects and ensure optimal utilization of funds.
