Smart Agriculture | Water Resource Management | Climate Resilience
Strengthening climate resilience, rural livelihoods, agriculture, and livestock-based development.
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Project updates from the field
Approved highlights, lessons, and implementation notes from IRDCRP activities.
In collaboration with the World Bank and the Global Methane Reduction Platform for Development (CH4D), a two-day session has been scheduled to review the proposed Rice Methane Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Mechanism.
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Execution and Completion of Rehabilitation of 23 Nos. of Minor Irrigation Scheme in Badulla & Monaragala Districts.
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The 3rd Project Steering Committee meeting of the Integrated Rurban Development and Climate Resilience Project has been scheduled for June 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Conference Hall (Ground Floor) at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation, under the chairmanship of the Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation.
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The Integrated Rurban Development and Climate Resilience Project (IRDCRP) is a development initiative designed to improve the livelihoods and living conditions of rural and peri-urban communities through integrated infrastructure development, sustainable natural resource management, climate resilience enhancement, and economic empowerment. The project aims to strengthen climate adaptation, improve water and agricultural productivity, promote enterprise development, and enhance access to essential services while fostering inclusive and resilient growth in targeted areas.
ඒකාබද්ධ ග්රාම-නගර සංවර්ධන සහ දේශගුණික තත්ත්වයන්ට ඔරොත්තුදීමේ ව්යාපෘතිය
ஒருங்கிணைந்த கிராம-நகர அபிவிருத்தி மற்றும் காலநிலை மீள்திறன் செயற்றிட்டம்
Integrated Rurban Development and Climate Resilience Project
Impact
Key implementation indicators for climate-smart agriculture, value chain support, and resilient rural livelihoods.
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Districts
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Beneficiaries
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Farmers
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Duration
Impact
Key implementation indicators for climate-smart agriculture, value chain support, and resilient rural livelihoods in Sri Lanka.
USD 120 Million
Financing envelope for resilient agriculture development
400,000
Farmer families expected to benefit from project interventions
12
Implementation districts across Sri Lanka
75,000 ha
Area provided with improved irrigation or drainage services
Project Governance
Leadership and institutional coordination for implementation, supervision, and partner collaboration.
Minister - Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation
Deputy Minister - Agriculture and Livestock
Deputy Minister - Land and Irrigation
Secretary - Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation
Implementation Team
Project Director - IRDCRP
Deputy Project Director (Admin) - IRDCRP
Deputy Project Director (Component 1) - IRDCRP
Deputy Project Director (DAD) - IRDCRP
Deputy Project Director (ID) - IRDCRP
Deputy Project Director (PID) - IRDCRP
Deputy Project Director (DOA) - IRDCRP
M&E Specialist - IRDCRP
Senior Procurement and Contract Management Specialist - IRDCRP
Senior Social Development Specialist - IRDCRP
Senior Environment Specialist - IRDCRP
Water Management Specialist - IRDCRP
Finance Management Specialist - IRDCRP
Business Development & Marketing Specialist - IRDCRP
Institutional Development & Capacity Building Specialist - IRDCRP
What we do
Practical, field-based focus areas. Each aligns with project components and partner institutions.
Component 1
Component 1
Component 1
Component 5
Component 1
Component 2
News & updates
Official announcements, procurement notices, and field stories from IRDCRP.
Notices & vacancies
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Live forecasts
Gallery
A selection of recent photos. The full collection updates from your admin gallery.
National Post-Disaster Emergency Animal Vaccination Programme (NPDEAVP)
IRDCRP Advances Rice Methane Monitoring and Evaluation Framework in Collaboration with the World Bank and CH4D
IRDCRP Advances Rice Methane Monitoring and Evaluation Framework in Collaboration with the World Bank and CH4D
Capacity Building on Kobo Toolbox for Project Data Collection - 8th & 9th of June 2026
Capacity Building on Kobo Toolbox for Project Data Collection - 8th & 9th of June 2026
Capacity Building on Kobo Toolbox for Project Data Collection - 8th & 9th of June 2026
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation
World Bank
Department of Agrarian Development (DAD)
Irrigation Department (ID)
Department of Agriculture (DoA)
Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka
