Rs. 22 Billion Uma Oya Development Project Officially Launched to Aid 5,000 Families

The Kuda Oya Reservoir, a part of the Uma Oya Downstream Valley Development Project, was officially launched by Minister K.D. Lal Kantha. The Rs. 22.017 billion project aims to benefit 5,000 families by enhancing irrigation and drinking water facilities in Monaragala District. It will distribute water through a network connected to three reservoirs and supply irrigation to 21,038 acres of farmland.

Key facts

• The project cost is Rs. 22.017 billion.
• It is expected to benefit approximately 5,000 families.
• The project aims to enhance irrigation and drinking water facilities in the Monaragala District.
• Water will be distributed through a network connected to three reservoirs: Alikota Ara, Handapanagala, and Kuda Oya.
• The project will supply irrigation to approximately 21,038 acres of agricultural land.

Sources

• Newswire LK