Financing Details
On October 7, 2024, ADB announced a total funding of $125 million, which includes a $110 million concessional loan and a $15 million grant from the Asian Development Fund. This financial support is targeted at providing sustainable solutions to increase year-round access to irrigation water, thus addressing the pressing needs of local farmers who depend heavily on agriculture for their livelihoods.
Project Objectives and Innovations
The Mechanized Irrigation Innovation Project will establish a comprehensive network of deep tube wells equipped with advanced pumping systems. The project aims to construct approximately 900 kilometers of underground pressure pipe distribution networks that will transport irrigation water directly from pump hou
