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JAPAN’S ASSISTANCE BRINGS BOUNTIFUL HARVEST FOR PUTTLAM


Embassy of Japan



September 03, 2004


The project assisted by the Government of Japan for sustainable human development and poverty alleviation in the Puttlam District has achieved ample output. Japan has provided a sum of US$ 62,200 (approximately Rs. 5.9 million) in October last year to improve the livelihood of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Puttlam District.

Under the project, IDPs in 14 villages in the Puttlam District were supported with agricultural machinery, fishery equipment, fertilizers and resources for organizing various agricultural and fishery training programmes to enable the villages to identify and harness their potential in generating self-employment. The project was designed in such a way that the beneficiaries market their products and the profit they earn are deposited as a revolving fund. The revolving fund is to be continuously maintained and to be utilized for the maintenance/purchase of the machinery and equipment. During the course of this project the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has provided technical assistance in the areas of agriculture and fishery.

The project was implemented by the Community Trust Fund (CTF), a civil NGO committed to promote community development activities, relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction activities. According to CTF, the catch of fish was very high due to the equipment provided by the Government of Japan. The fisher folks had reaped a good harvest including commercially profitable fish varieties under this project and their income level was considerably improved. The vegetable cultivation was also satisfactory in bringing about means to sustain their livelihood. The newly cultivated lands by the IDPs had given fruitful crops during this season. In overall, the IDPs’ income level was increased by a 35% compared to the previous years.




For further information please contact:
The Economic Cooperation Section of the Embassy of Japan
Tel: (011) 2693831~3 (ext. 24)

 

 
 

 
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