As the modern agricultural method projects implemented last year with funding from the Provincial Council and the direct participation of farmers have achieved significant success, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, instructed officials to continue and further expand these initiatives.
The progress review meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Services, Livestock Development, Irrigation, Fisheries, Water Supply, and Environment of the Northern Province was held this morning – on Friday 06 March 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of Hon. Governor.
During the discussion, the progress of the programs implemented in 2025 was reviewed in detail. The activities of the Ministry and each of its affiliated departments were reviewed separately, and the current status of the ongoing programs planned for 2026 was also examined. Following this, special attention was given to the new projects that have been identified for implementation during the current year.
The mechanism for providing compensation for livestock affected by the recent “Ditwah” disaster was also reviewed. Officials pointed out that the compensation process is being carried out transparently by publicly displaying the list of beneficiaries.
The meeting was also informed about key matters discussed during the recent official visit of the Director General of the Department of Agriculture to the Northern Province, particularly regarding the challenges faced by the Provincial Department of Agriculture. In addition, discussions were held on new projects that are expected to be implemented in the future by the Agricultural Research Division.
Special attention was also given to the immediate commencement of this year’s work plans for the “Stray Dog Control Programme,” which was successfully implemented last year through the coordinated efforts of all ministries of the Northern Provincial Council. Furthermore, administrative matters such as existing staff vacancies at the departmental level and the transfer of officers were also discussed in detail.
The special progress review meeting was attended by the Secretary to the Governor of the Northern Province, the Secretary of the Provincial Ministry of Agriculture, Deputy Chief Secretaries, Provincial Directors, Deputy Directors, and several other senior officials.
