The Hon. Governor of Northern Province N. Vethanayahan, re-launched the Puluthiyaaru Lift Irrigation Scheme today, Friday – September 26, 2025.
At present, about 30 farmers will be able to cultivate per quarter acre of land, and depending on the efforts of farmers, the scheme could be further expanded in the future, the Governor noted during the event. Following this, the Governor also inspected the lands where cultivation will take place under the Puluthiyaaru Lift Irrigation Scheme.
In response to farmers’ requests, this Lift Irrigation Scheme has been upgraded by the Provincial Department of Irrigation, Northern Province at a cost of 12 million rupees, from the Provincial Specific Development Grant (PSDG) Fund. Notably, the system has been redesigned to operate using solar power.
