FROM CONFLICT TO STABILITY IN SRI LANKA

“is earth and its vegetation is yours.But they should be protected not only for your benefi t but

also for the benefit of future generations…”

- “Mahinda Chinthana” -

His Excellency Mahinda RajapaksaPresident of Sri Lanka

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Basil Rajapaksa, MP Minister of Economic Development and Chairman, Presidential Task Force for Resettlement, Development & Security – Northern Province

Sri Lanka has from time to time experienced natural and manmade catastrophes that resulted in civilians being displaced but has faced the consequences of each of those bravely and dealt with the ensuing challenges encompassing recovery, resettlement, reconstruction and the return of the displaced with remarkable success. Although there were many instances in the past when Sri Lanka on its own coped with disasters and civilian displacements, it was the havoc caused by the 2004 boxing day Tsunami that brought to focus the country’s ability to cope with disasters and face the challenges of reconstruction and resettlement following a disaster.

The LTTE terrorism that ravaged Sri Lanka for over quarter of a century, devastated the economic and social fabric of the entire Northern Province. The development momentum that spread over the other parts of the country could not reach the North due to the conflict. The economic framework including infrastructure of road networks, water supply and irrigation had been neglected. The social infrastructure, particularly, schools and hospitals in many areas had been destroyed before the LTTE retreated to Mullaitivu area at the fi nal stage of the battle. All in all, the Government had to face a mammoth task of reconstruction after the liberation of the Northern Province from the LTTE.

This was, by far, the most challenging task ever to have been confronted by any successive Government of Sri Lanka since Independence. Considering the enormous task involved in rebuilding the Northern Province, His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa, appointed a Presidential Task Force for Resettlement, Development and Security – Northern Province (PTF) under my Chairmanship with the

objective of formulating a strategic framework for revitalization of the Northern Province and to implement a rapid resettlement and recovery programme.

The immediate challenge for the Government was to accommodate the displaced civilians consequent to the humanitarian operation. By that time, there were nearly 45,000 – 50,000 IDPs who were accommodated in several welfare centres. With the large number of IDPs who returned immediately after the humanitarian operation, the Government decided to accommodate them in suitable locations, with all basic facilities. The Menik Farm was chosen to be the most suitable location for accommodation of these people. The Government immediately set up administrative and security structures at Menik Farm firstly, to ensure protection and thereafter, set up excellent arrangements to provide them with food, medicine and all other essential services. The Government took over the ownership and responsibility for administration of relief villages with a National Co-ordinating Committee headed by the Minister of Resettlement who represented the Vanni electoral district. This Committee was responsible for supervision and management of relief villages at Menik Farm together with the District Committee, all Line Ministries as well as UN Agencies and NGOs engaged in providing relief assistance. The facilities provided in the welfare villages took various forms; major emphasis being placed on food, health & nutrition, education, water & sanitation, security, protection, psychosocial work and recreation. Many visiting dignitaries and heads of UN Agencies appreciated the Government efforts in treating the IDPs with safety and dignity.

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The Presidential Task Force launched a Master Plan which was named “Uthuru Vasanthaya” embodying the priority tasks required to be implemented to facilitate the relief, humanitarian assistance and resettlement programme and also to rehabilitate infrastructure facilities. The Plan was formulated through a consultative process enlisting co-operation from Line Ministries, the Provincial Council, Sri Lanka Armed Forces, UN Agencies, INGOs and was implemented through a well co-ordinated monitoring process. The resettlement process was supported by the INGOs, UN Agencies and the donors. Their contribution, particularly in providing relief and humanitarian assistance, has been a major contributory factor for implementing a sustained resettlement programme. The experience gained through resettlement in the Eastern Province which was named “Nagenahira Navodaya” (Reawakening of East) under my constant supervision has been of immense benefit in planning the new challenge of resettlement in the Northern Province.

The biggest challenge confronted initially, was to implement a speedy demining programme to facilitate an accelerated resettlement process. The Sri Lanka Army played a pivotal role in demining operations assisted by several INGOs which were funded by donors. A substantial investment had been made by the Government, particularly in procuring Flail Machines which were airlifted to accelerate the demining operation.

Next challenge was to rehabilitate the basic infrastructure in order for the people to benefi t from the delivery services and also to recommence their economic activities. The 180-Day Action Programme initiated by the Presidential Task Force under “Uthuru Vasanthaya” brought forward solutions to re-establish essential services that were to be put in place prior to the resettlement of displaced families and also to support the early recovery process to help them recommence economic activities.

While attending to the initial phase of resettlement, the Government took the initiative to reconstruct major infrastructure facilities as well. The Government firmly believed that restoration of infrastructure is a key element in rebuilding the Northern Region, because it helps stability and sustainability. Having realized the enormous investment that is required for rehabilitation of major infrastructure network, the Government took initiatives to secure the funds required for this investment. The Government has already secured nearly US$ 3.2bn. for rehabilitation and development

of social and economic infrastructure in the Northern Province. Initially, considerable funds have been released to facilitate relief, humanitarian and early recovery initiatives by various projects operated in the Northern Province under the Ministry of Economic Development. In fact, almost all external funds received during the past three years have been directed towards infrastructure development of the Northern Province and this shows the political commitment of the Government to resuscitate its damaged infrastructure. These include reconstruction of major road and railway networks and restoration of power supply. Progress achieved so far has been satisfactory. By constructing road and railway networks and rehabilitating the telecommunication network, a better accessibility to connect the Northern Province with the rest of the country is being achieved. This will encourage business investments as well.

A major project for the supply of water and the improvement of the sewerage system in the Jaffna Peninsula has been implemented. Many areas of Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts, where electricity was not available over the past 30 years have been provided with electricity through the National Grid. The restoration of health and education sectors during the past two years has contributed to promote the quality of life of the people. Through functioning of almost all preventive and curative care institutions, the Health Sector provides satisfactory medical services throughout the Province. The education system has been re-established with over 900 schools now functioning with a student population of 260,582 and 13,967 teachers.

The private sector has already moved into the Northern Province with the restoration of normalcy, which is the biggest investment the Government offered for private sector investment in the Province. This has encouraged developing a diverse and sustainable economy with a wide range of employment opportunities for the local population including tourism, agriculture and fisheries. The banking sector has opened up its networks in all the districts to support the resettled communities to rebuild their lives.

The civil administration and the Judiciary are now in place, contributing towards the stability of the Province. Many police stations have now been reopened and civil security is looked after by the Police. Local Authority elections in the Northern Province were not held since 1990. The right of franchise of the people living in the Northern Province has been restored. The people

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had the freedom for the first time to elect people of their choice. The GoSL acted expeditiously to enable Provincial Council election to take place in the Eastern Province shortly after the East was liberated. The elections of local authorities in the Northern Province were held on 23rd July, 2011 in 32 Pradeshiya Sabhas in all 5 districts of the Northern Province and 378 members were elected for the first time in decades. The people in the areas previously dominated by the LTTE had the opportunity to participate in the democratic process without duress.

The prospering of political plurality in these areas can be seen by the triumph of the opposition party in the North whereas the main Government Party emerged triumphant in the East and came second in the North during the General Election held in 2010.

Already, 142,230 families have been resettled in all the districts of the Province. This, of course, is an impressive record to be achieved in less than two and a half years. These achievements, despite internal and

external challenges unequivocally demonstrate the sincere commitment of the Government to rebuild the Northern Province from conflict to stability. This publication is intended to elucidate the significant development of the Northern Province following the resettlement of Internally Displaced People (IDPs) since 2009. A comprehensive record of achievements was not available in print and that has been a major drawback in showcasing the massive development work carried out consequent to the defeat of terrorism. The cherished objective of the Government led by His Excellency the President was to develop the Province through an accelerated reconstruction programmes as a prelude to a durable solution to the confl ict that engulfed the country for nearly three decades.

Basil Rajapaksa, MP Minister of Economic Development and Chairman, Presidential Task Force for Resettlement, Development & Security – Northern Province

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Message from Hon. Douglas Devananda, MP Minister of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprises, and Co-Chairman, District Co-ordinating Committee for Jaffna and Kilinochchi Districts

Sri Lanka as a Nation is today at cross roads. Almost three years have passed, since the brutal war that killed many people, including many innocent civilians, came to an end. The end of war didn’t simply mean that there would be peace and prosperity. The damage caused to the infrastructure, livelihood, and dwellings and as a whole to the economy of the country was enormous. With the ending of the war emerged new challenges, to the Government. The Government had to deal with those challenges and overcome them. It was also the responsibility of the Government to bring forth the public sector, the business community and the civil society together to embark on this mammoth task to ensure that the Nation would be able to overcome these challenges and make progress. Otherwise the words development, progress and prosperity may well be confined only to the vocabulary.

Under the guidance of His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa and in keeping with the ‘Mahinda Chinthana’ vision, we have designed various programmes to be implemented in the Northern Province, to overcome these challenges. This programme is known as ‘Vaddakin Vassantham’.

Priority was given to resettle the displaced civilians as fast as possible and to build houses, roads, bridges, schools, hospitals and all other basic infrastructure facilities. The Government was also keen to create an environment where the citizens of this country can live as equals, live with dignity without any fear and work towards the progress of the nation. The Government was committed to the ideal that only through such a course of action we can create meaningful and sustainable peace. Most of the security related hurdles that were in operation prior to the war have now been removed. For example, travel pass system, prior approval for travel to North, security clearance for fishing, check points, road blocks,

checking on roads, house to house searches, checking of lodges, curfews, emergency regulations, closure of roads for security reasons, registration with the army, army identity cards, etc. are no more in force.

Most of the schools used by the army have now been handed back; those schools have been rehabilitated and are functioning now. Places of worship and public places that were under security zones or banned for use due to security concerns have now been opened to the public. For example, Mavidapuram Kandaswamy Temple, Keerimalai Holy Tank, Keerimalai Naguleswarar’s Temple, Casuarina Beach, Vatrrapalai Kannaki Amman Temple, Killinochchi Kandaswamy Temple, Madhu Church, Thiruketheeswarm Temple etc. The High Security Zones have been shrunk and people were allowed to settle.

The misguided youths have been the main victims of this war. Thousands of those misguided former LLTE cadres who had surrendered and or arrested during the war have already been rehabilitated and handed over to their parents.

The opening of the A9 route was like an opening to heaven for the people of Jaffna. Widening and carpeting of A9 road is underway. The rehabilitation of the Northern railway track that was completely destroyed has already commenced. Many bridges that were completely destroyed and the long awaited Sangupiddy bridge constructed. Thousands of acres of cultivable lands that were not permitted for cultivation have been cleared of landmines and released for cultivation.

The Government has also succeeded in bringing the private sector, NGOs and the INGOs to share with its rehabilitation and development initiative. Many rehabilitation programmes were carried out with the

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participation of the NGOs and INGOs. The business community today is competing with each other to invest in development projects in the North.

In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that our collective task as a Nation today under the courageous leadership of His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa is not only to rebuild lives, hopes and dreams but to create a conducive conditions for anyone to live fearlessly and to travel freely to any part of the country. We have come a long way within this short span of three years and will continue to achieve more in the future.

Hon. Douglas Devananda, MP Minister of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprises, and Co-Chairman, District Co-ordinating Committee for Jaffna and Kilinochchi Districts

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Message from Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, MP Minister of Industry and Commerce

I am indeed very happy to send this message to a publication by the PTF focusing the development of the Northern Province. His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka has established political stability in the country after completely eradicating ruthless terrorism in May 2009 and bringing a peaceful environment in Sri Lanka. The political stability has paved the way for the government to maintain a high and sustainable economic growth and development in the country, and to raise the living standards of the people.

The Northern Province could not participate fully in the development process during the last three decades. In the 1980s the Northern Province contributed around 8% to the Gross Domestic Product but this contribution had halved during the 30 year period of the war. After the end of the war, now it is steadily heading towards an 8% target. “Uthuru Vasanthaya” and other development initiatives have been contributing significantly towards this target.

“Uthuru Vasanthaya” includes infrastructure development projects such as A9, A32 & Point Pedro roads, major bridges, Northern railway, Ports, Airports and Telecommunication. It also embraces the Iranaimadu Irrigation project, Transport services and Water supply. In the Human Resource sector, Health & Education Infrastructure and the development of Jaffna University are the key components.

In the field of Economic sector, abandoned paddy lands have been brought in to production with its productivity being increased. Promotion of tourism in Mannar, Jaffna and Mullaitivu districts, the development of fisheries infrastructure are other important components. The Industrial ventures which were underperforming have been given a boost. Trade, tourism and investment related activities have been accelerated.

Under the able guidance of Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development and the Chairman of Presidential Task Force, over 290,000 displaced people following the humanitarian operations have been resettled in their place of origin. Only around 6,000 are awaiting resettlement and it would be completed within the next two months. However, with regard to protracted IDPs who were displaced prior to 1995 from this province and are returning to their place of origin, effective resettlement programmes have to be evolved. PTF is facilitating this resettlement process by harnessing resources and directing other stakeholders in an effective manner.

I wish the PTF every success in its efforts.

Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, MP Minister of Industry and Commerce

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Message from Hon. G.A. Chandrasiri, Governor, Northern Province

As the Governor of the Northern Province, it gives me great pleasure to send in a message to the progress report published by the Presidential Task Force for Resettlement, Development and Security in the Northern Province for the period May 2009 to December 2011.

With the end of the war in May 2009 the Government of Sri Lanka was faced with a massive task of providing best possible facilities for nearly 280,000 displaced persons who had been held hostage by the LTTE and to rebuild the entire Northern Province which was severely affected by the 30 years long war.

H.E. the President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa with the vision to provide necessary support and assistance to empower the people in the Northern Province who had been victimized and displaced to start a new life and move forward appointed a Presidential Task Force for Re-settlement, Development and Security in the Northern Province on 7th May 2009, under the chairmanship of Hon. Basil Rajapaksa MP, Minister of Economic Development.

The Government through the Presidential Task Force took immediate steps to establish Welfare Centers at Menik Farm and in and around Vavuniya to provide basic facilities required for these internally displaced people, to recover from their trauma by making available shelter, water, sanitation, food, clothing, medical facilities and psychosocial support. In addition, education facilities, spiritual support, vocational training and communication facilities were also provided to link up with their relatives and next of kin.

The Task Force launched the “Uthuru Vasanthaya” a 180-day programme at a cost of Rs. Million 13,296.78 with the objectives of resettling the displaced persons as quickly and safely as possible in their places of origin and to provide them better facilities than they previously had by way of basic infrastructure and services to pick up life and move on. In less than two and a half years the

Government was able to achieve this target by resettling almost all the IDPs. These resettled people were given basic facilities to start life again. As per the vision of the Mahinda Chinthana of His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa many development activities in all sectors which were commenced under the “Uthuru Vasanthaya” Programme in the Northern Province as soon as the war was over are now completed. Almost all the hospitals and schools have been renovated and opened with all necessary equipment and other facilities. There is a massive boost in the agriculture sector. Development of national and provincial roads, Northern railway line, religious places, water and sanitation, restoration of power supply, rehabilitation of major and minor tanks, canals and culverts, rehabilitation and re-commissioning of irrigation facilities, rehabilitation of Divisional Secretaries office, hospitals, maternity homes, schools, co-operative outlets, Agrarian services centers, Post Offices, restoration of clean and safe drinking water, cleaning and construction of new wells, livelihood development are some of the main areas that were given priority. The Northern Provincial Council worked hand in hand with the political authorities, all District Secretaries/Government Agents and all other line Ministry officials as a team in a very challenging environment to implement all the Government sponsored development programmes under “Uthuru Vasanthaya” in a very successful manner in order to achieve His Excellency the President’s vision under Mahinda Chinthana, during the period under review.

With the peaceful atmosphere prevailing in the North after many years, the people are leading a normal life today and their living standards have prospered. As the Governor of the Northern Province I am confi dent that the Northern Province will contribute greatly to make His Excellency’s wish to transform Sri Lanka as the emerging “Wonder of Asia” a reality.

Hon. G.A. Chandrasiri, Governor, Northern Province

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“Jaffna setup a good platform and is marching rapidly on the development path to achieve sustainable social and economic growth”

Mrs. Emelda Sukumar Government Agent/District Secretary Jaffna

“We are the ones to make a brighter day”

Mrs. P.S.M. Charles Government Agent/District Secretary Vavuniya

There has been a significant development in almost all the sectors in Kilinochchi District within a short space of time and nearly 39,000 families have been resettled since 2009.

Mrs. R. Ketheeswaran Government Agent/District Secretary Kilinochchi

Consequent to the significant development taking place in Mannar District in all the sectors, people belonging to all communities feel the stability; peace and harmony in the District.

Mr. Sarath Ravindra Government Agent/District Secretary Mannar

After resettlement, massive development projects are being carried out in Mullaitivu district in all the sectors. In our district rapid development has been achieved within the past two years.

Mr. N. Vethanayahan Government Agent/District Secretary Mullaitivu

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Government Officials of the Northern Province

Mrs. R.Wijialudchumi - Chief Secretary Chief Secretary’s Secretariat 187, Aadiyapatham Road Thirunelveli, Jaffna.

Mr. L. Ilaangovan - Secretary to the Governor

PROVINCIAL SECRETARIES MINISTRIES

Mr. H.L.M. Haldeen - Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries & Lands 4, Broodi Lane, Kandy Road Ariyalai, Jaffna.

Mr. S. Sathiyaseelan - Secretary Ministry of Education, Cultural Affairs & Sports Jaffna Zonal Education Offi ce Building, Chemmani Road, Jaffna.

Mr. R. Raveenthiran - Secretary Ministry of Health & Indigenous Medicine Health Village, Pannai, Jaffna.

Mr. L. Ilaangovan - Secretary (Actg.) Ministry of Local Government, Relief & Rehabilitation, Co-operative, Rural Development, Industries, Social Services and Probation & Child Care Services, Elders’ Home Complex, Kandy Road, Kaithady.

Eng. A.E.S. Rajendra - Secretary Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Reconstruction 82, Chetty Street, Nallur, Jaffna.

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Jaffna District

Ms. Emelda Sukumar - Government Agent/District Secretary

DIVISIONAL SECRETARIES DIVISION

Mr. A. Siri - Delft

Mrs. S. Manchuladevi - Island South, Velanai

Mrs. E. Anton Yoganayagam - Island North, Kayts

Mrs. T. Babu - Karainagar

Mrs. S. Theivendran - Jaffna

Mr. P. Senthilnanthanan - Nallur

Mr. S. Muralitharan - Valikamam South West, Sandilipay

Mr. S. Sothynathan - Valikamam West, Chankanai

Mr. M. Nanthagobalan - Valikamam South, Uduvil

Mr. K. Srimohanan - Valikamam North,Tellippalai

Mr. M. Pratheepan - Valikamam East, Kopay

Mrs. A. Santhaseelan - Thenmarachchy, Chavakachcheri

Mr. R. Varatheeswaran - Vadamaradchy South West, Karaveddy

Mr. R.T. Jeyaseelan - Vadamaradchy North, Point-Pedro

Mr. N. Thirulinganathan - Vadamaradchy East, Maruthankerny

Ms. P.S.M. Charles - Government Agent/District Secretary


Mr. A. Sivabalasundran - Vavuniya

Mr. D.M.R.P. Dasanayake - Vavuniya South D.S. Division

Mr. K. Paranthaman - Vavuniya North D.S. Division

Mr. N. Kamalathasan - Vengalacheddikulam D.S. Division

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Kilinochchi District

Mrs. R. Ketheeswaran - Government Agent/District Secretary


Gobalapillai Nageswaran - Karachchi

Thavaselvam Muhunthan - Kandawalai

Sivapathasundaram Sathiyaseelan - Pachchilaipalli

Subramaniyam Vasanthakumar - Poonakari

Mannar District

- Government Agent/District Secretary

DIVISION

Mr. J. A. Sarath Ravindra

DIVISIONAL SECRETARIES

Mrs. A. Stanley De Mel - Mannar Town

Mr. C.A. Chandriah - Nanattan

Mr. K. Ketheeswaran - Musali

Mr. M. Sriskanthakumar - Manthai West

Mr. F.C. Sathiyasothy - Madhu

Mr. N. Vethanayahan - Government Agent/District Secretary


Mr. Chellaiyah Dayananda - Maritimepattu

Mr. Sivarajasingam Jeyakanth - Puthukkudiyiruppu

Mr. Thiruchelvam Thireskumar - Oddusuddan

Mr. Sivablan Gunabalan - Thunukkai

Mr. Sivablan Gunabalan (Acting) - Manthai East

Mr. W.D.N. Sirimanna - Welioya

Mullaitivu District

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Acronyms and AbbreviationsADB Asian Development Bank

BAC Battle Area Clearance

BH Base Hospital

BOC Bank of Ceylon

CAARP Conflict Affected Area Rehabilitation Project

CARE Care International Sri Lanka

CAREP Conflict Affected Region Emergency Project

CBG Criteria Based Grant

CBO Community Based Organization

CCB Coconut Cultivation Board

CCD Coast Conservation Department

CECB Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau

CEDS Centre for Entrepreneur Development Services

Cey-Nor Cey Nor Foundation

CFC Ceylon Fisheries Corporation

CFHC Ceylon Fishery Harbours Corporation

DFAR Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources

DGH District General Hospital

DH District Hospital

DRC Danish Refugee Council

DS Divisional Secretary

EEDP Education Enhancement Development Programme

EmOC Emergency Obstetric Care

ENReP Emergency Northern Recovery Project

ESDP Education Sector Development Project

ETU Emergency Treatment Unit

EU European Union

FAO Food and Agriculture Organization

FCS Fisheries Co-operative Societies

FI Fisheries Inspector

FO Farmer Organization

GA Government Agent

GH Government Hospital

GHC Gramodaya Healthcare Centre

GDP Gross Domestic Product

GoI Government of India

GN Grama Niladhari

GoSL Government of Sri Lanka

GTMS Government Tamil Mixed School

HA Hectare

HDU Humanitarian Demining Unit

HMV Hindu Maha Vidyalaya

HSDP Health Sector Development Project

IDP Internally Displaced Person

INGO International Non-Governmental Organization

IOM International Organization for Migration

ICRC International Committee on Red Cross

JICA Japan International Co-operation Agency

LB Left Bank

LG Local Government

LM Line Ministry

LTTE Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam

MF Mind Fields

MOD Ministry of Defence

MFARD Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development

MHW Ministry of High Ways

MLG Ministry of Local Government

MNB&EID Ministry of Nation Building & Economic Infrastructure Development

MOH Medical Officer of Health

MPA Ministry of Public Administration

MPCS Multi Purpose Co-operative Society

MRI Medical Research Institute

MT Metric Ton

MV Maha Vidyalaya

NAQDA National Aquaculture Development Authority

NARA National Aquatic resources and Research Agency

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NECDEP North East Coastal Community Development Project

NECORD North East Community Restoration and Development

NFRI Non-Food Relief Items

NEHRP North East Housing Reconstruction Programme

NELSIP North East Local Government Services Improvement Project

NGO Non-Governmental Organization

NTS Non-Technical Survey

NHDA National Housing Development Authority

NP Northern Province

NPC Northern Provincial Council

NRC Norwegian Refugee Council

NRCP Northern Road Connectivity Project

NRP Nutrition & Rehabilitation Programme

NTS Non-Technical Survey

NWS&DB National Water Supply & Drainage Board

PARCIC Pacific Asia Resource Centre Inter-peoples’ Co-operation

PC Provincial Council

PDB Palmyrah Development Board

PEACE Project Pro-Poor Economic Advancement and Community Enhancement Project

PHCC Primary Health Care Centre

PMCU Primary Medical Care Unit

PRDD Provincial Road Development Department

PRP Provincial Roads Project

PS Pradeshiya Sabha

PSDG Provincial Specific Development Grant

PSM Professional Supplementary to Medicine

PTF Presidential Task Force for Resettlement, Development and Security - Northern Province

PWJ Peace Winds Japan

RAP Re-Awakening Project

RDD Road Development Department

RDHS Regional Director of Health Services

RDS Rural Development Society

REPPIA Rehabilitation of Persons, Properties and Industries Authority

SCAPIN Strengthening of Civil Administration Programmes in Northern Province

SCBU Special Care Baby Unit

SCF Save the Children Fund

SD&CC State Development & Construction Corporation

SEC State Engineering Corporation

SEMP Sectoral Education Mobilization Project

SLA Sri Lanka Army

SLRC Sri Lanka Red Cross

SLT Sri Lanka Telecom

STI Sexually Transmitted Infections

TEC Total Estimated Cost

UMCOR United Methodist Community on Relief

UN United Nations

UNDP United Nation Development Programme

UNHabitat United Nations Human Settlement Programme

UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

UNHCR United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

UNICEF United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund

UNOPS United Nations Office for Project Services

USAID United States Aid Programme

UXO Unexploded Ordnances

VV Vadakkin Vasantham

VS Veterinary Surgeon

VT Vocational Training

WFP World Food Programme

WRB Water Resources Board

WRDS Women Rural Development Society

ZOA ZOA refugee care RCTMS Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School * e value of the Dollar is calculated at Rs. 110/-RDA Road Development Authority per Dollar

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Executive Summary

Mr. S. B. Divaratne Secretary, Presidential Task Force for Resettlement, Development and Security – Northern Province

THE MOST RECENT EXPERIENCENorthern Province - Resettlement and Reconstruction

The most recent experience and what may be termed “a Sri Lankan success story” is what took place in the aftermath of the biggest operation launched by the Sri Lanka security forces in May 2009 that ended the near thirty years armed conflict in the country involving a group – the LTTE. The first step was the establishment and handling of reception centres which received the displaced civilians, administration of those who arrived at the reception centres, the establishment and management of secure relief villages for the Internally displaced persons followed by the implementation of a master plan for the reconstruction of the Northern province and the return and resettlement of the IDPs to their own homes is an experience Sri Lanka can be proud of.

The immediate challenge for the Government of Sri Lanka was to look after the displaced civilians numbering over 250,000. The territory had been in the control of LTTE for nearly a quarter of a century and had to be made secure to ensure safety. It was also necessary to be alert to the probability of LTTE cadres attempting to evade capture by posing as IDPs. The identification of such persons became complicated since they were mingling with the IDPs. Quick action was required to put in place necessary arrangements to care for the displaced. Considering the very real security threat, accommodating the IDPs in relief villages was the most efficient and safe option.

From mid 2008 civilians from LTTE controlled areas were entering Government controlled areas. The Government anticipated large exodus of people from the LTTE controlled areas when it defeats the LTTE and was preparing to locate them in suitable areas.

The idea of keeping IDPs in one area with all necessary facilities was conceptualized as the number of people fleeing out of LTTE controlled areas had increased since 2008. By the end of 2008 there were nearly 48,000 IDPs accommodated in several welfare centres in Jaffna, Mannar and Vavuniya districts. It was decided that the location chosen should be in an area which could provide basic facilities and not far from a township, so that anyone could get there within a short space of time. Facilities considered necessary included sufficient accommodation, food, health services, water, transport, and most importantly protection of IDPs from any probability of threat.

Having taken all those necessities into consideration, the area known as “Menik Farm” was selected as the suitable location to accommodate IDPs. It is only 22km away from Vavuniya town and accessible from Vavuniya in 30 – 40 minutes. The large extent of land in Menik Farm avoided congestion and in turn was conducive to prevent communicable diseases. By the time the mass exodus of displaced civilians commenced, 85 – 100 acres of land in Menik Farm had been cleared and semi permanent shelters had been constructed and further 900 acres had been identified for clearance to establish sufficient number of relief villages. The Sri Lanka Armed Forces, particularly the Sri Lanka Army took the lead role, in this emergency humanitarian effort.

The influx of IDPs was about 80,000 per day towards the last stages of the operation. Sri Lanka was able to cope with the arrival of 80,000 people on the first day and another 100,000 in the week that followed. Immediately upon arrival in the government controlled

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areas the civilians had to be provided with food and shelter and if required medical attention. Thereafter they had to be provided transportation to safe areas. This, invariably, took a day or two. However, within 5 – 7 days time, IDPs were processed and accommodated family members being accommodated together as far as possible. Until sufficient accommodation was made available, the Government took all Government schools and institutions in Vavuniya District with large buildings and accommodated IDPs in 28 centres and thereafter transferred them to the relief villages set up in Menik Farm.

Management of Relief Villages

Administrative Arrangements - The Government took over the responsibility for the management of the welfare villages and took full control over all activities and its efforts were adequately supported by UN agencies and INGOs. The contribution of the Sri Lanka Army in overall management, supervision and maintenance of security has been a major contributory factor for the efficient and successful management of the relief villages.

A National Co-ordinating Committee headed by the Ministry of Resettlement supervised the management of relief villages. In addition, a District Committee headed by the Government Agent of Vavuniya was also established. For the management of relief villages, the Government appointed a Steering Committee headed by a senior Minister, assisted by the armed forces and various line ministers.

A competent authority (Retired Major-General of Sri Lanka Army) was appointed to be in charge of overall activities. He was supported by a Chief Co-ordinating Officer appointed for each relief village. For operation of the relief villages, four Government Agents from other districts were appointed as liaison officers to support the Competent Authority and the Management Committee. The respective line ministries providing essential services including health, education, water supply and electricity were given responsibility for distribution and maintenance of services.

Altogether six villages were set up in Menik Farm, where nearly 222,000 IDPs were housed. Facilities available in relief villages took various forms depending on the number of families accommodated in each village. In some relief villages there were three referral hospitals. In addition, Primary healthcare centres, schools, primary schools, community kitchens, tube wells, water

tanks, vocational training centres, welfare shops, banks and post offices were established. Places of religious worship for all religions were also established.

Many organizations and individuals from the rest of the country, spontaneously and overwhelmingly responded by making donations of water, food and non-food items to the relief villages.

Policy for Resettlement

The resettlement policy envisaged the following:

(i) That the resettlement process is voluntary

(ii) that the IDPs should be resettled in their original places of habitation

(iii) that the process should be dignified and safe

(iv) that Sri Lanka Army to be a partner of the resettlement process

(v) that it involves informed choice of the displaced family/persons through facilitation of “go and see visits” prior to resettlement

(vi) that the provision of housing or assistance of shelter, livelihood development be made to the resettled families

Strategy for Resettlement

Considering the gravity of the situation and the need for a rapid resettlement programme and its efficient implementation, His Excellency the President appointed a Presidential Task Force for Resettlement, Development and Security in the Northern Province (PTF) in May 2009 under the Chairmanship of Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister for Economic Development. The mission of the Task Force was to formulate a strategic framework for the revitalization of the Northern Province and to implement a rapid resettlement and recovery programme.

Approach

In view of the magnitude of the task, the PTF developed a three-prong approach for resettlement and reconstruction of a 30-year war-torn Northern Sri Lanka and has given full attention to its implementation using domestic resources as well as external assistance. These were;

i. providing relief and humanitarian assistance for the resettled people and restoration of basic infrastructure in the cleared area

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ii. early recovery process to support returnees to recommence their economic activities

iii. development of much needed major infrastructure and revival of the Northern Region for sustainability and stability.

The programme that envisaged this three-prong approach was aptly named “Uthuru Vasanthaya” (Vadakkin Vasantham) which consist the following:

i. Formulation of a Master Plan - “Uthuru Vasanthaya” to facilitate resettlement, development and reconstruction of the Northern Province

ii. Launching of a 180-Day Accelerated Programme to implement a rapid resettlement programme and an early recovery process

The objectives of the 180-Day Programme includes identification of priorities through well co-ordinated plans, enlisting support from Line Ministries to undertake activities that are required to create a conducive environment and plan out different phases of resettlement.

Each district of the Northern Province had its own programme that set out work to be undertaken as priority during the 180-Day Programme. This included access to services, roads, electricity, safe drinking water and sanitation, improvements to basic infrastructure including minor irrigation, health and education, livelihood development, etc.

A team of officials were appointed to visit the areas to assess the damage and prepare tentative estimates and to identify fund requirements. Thereafter, priorities were identified for immediate rehabilitation. Technical capacities of Government Institutions were utilized to complete such rehabilitation work. Funds available under ongoing Projects were utilized to complete such work. Launching of the 180-Day Programme brought about total solutions required for rapid resettlement and early recovery process.

Challenges for Resettlement

Demining

The most formidable challenge faced by the GoSL in post-conflict reconstruction efforts was in the field of demining operation. In order to meet these requirements, the Humanitarian Demining Unit

(HDU) under Sri Lanka Army was set up. The Sri Lanka Army contributed greatly in the demining operations, in addition to the work of several donor funded mine action agencies. In order to support the mine action programme, the Cabinet officially approved the establishment of a National Mine Action Co-ordinating Body with UNDP assistance. The demining process included technical and non-technical survey. Demining operations were prioritized to facilitate rapid resettlement. Firstly, battle area and subsequently areas required for resettlement of people, land where people conduct their livelihood activities, land giving access to schools, hospitals and land with essential infrastructure that required rehabilitation were taken up as priorities.

Sri Lanka achieved an impressive record in demining operation having cleared 1,319 sq. km. out of confirmed hazardous areas of 1,419 sq. km. in the North. Sri Lanka Army deserves major credit for this remarkable achievement.

Restoration of Basic Infrastructure

Prior to commencement of the resettlement, the GoSL spearheaded a rapid rehabilitation of infrastructure through its 180-Day Programme. Initially, priority was given to essential infrastructure. The priorities were determined by the Government to ensure effective delivery of services to the displaced civilians upon resettlement. State institutions were utilized to complete the restoration. Even in this endeavour. SL Army played a pivotal role in spearheading an urgent rehabilitation programme. The Ministry of Nation Building and Estate Infrastructure Development (presently the Ministry of Economic Development) spent nearly Rs. 4.4 billion (US$ 39.63 million) for rehabilitation of infrastructure identified as priorities.

Prior Arrangements for resettlement

The procedure for resettlement was adopted whilst the IDPs were in the relief villages. Based on the collection of data of each family including their native places, the District and Divisional lists based on the above data were prepared by the district officials. Arrangements for IDPs to go and see by making visits to their places of origin were also made prior to resettlement. This was planned to avoid fear and tension in the minds of IDPs when they are resettled in their places of origin soon after the traumatic experiences they had undergone. The Government took special action to ensure that basic facilities were available when the people were resettled.

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A comprehensive mine risk education programme supported by UNICEF/UNDP was conducted by the security officials in relief villages prior to resettlement and subsequently at transitional shelters. Transportation of IDPs to transitional shelters was co-ordinated by the security forces. As the Civil Administration was just being re-established, Army officials at the ground supported the Civil Administration to strengthen its capacity in handling the resettlement process.

Resettlement Package

Every resettled family was given a resettlement package. These include:-• Six months of dry rations • Initial grant of Rs. 5,000 as part of a total Shelter

Grant of Rs. 25,000 • Land preparation cost of Rs. 4,000 per acre • Non Food Relief Items (NFRI) (Core Kits);

mosquito nets, jerry cans, kitchen sets, towels, plastic mats, bedsheets, plastic basins, GI buckets

• Additional NFRI on need basis; clothing, coconut scrapers, slippers, food containers, tarpaulin kits; plastic sheets (4m.x5m.), nylon ropes

• Hygiene packs as per UNICEF standards • Return tool kits; crow bar, axe, rake, heavy

carpenter hammer, shovel, mammoty, hurricane lamp, jungle knife

• Provision of seed paddy (02 bushels per acre per family for two acres)

• Roofing sheets (12 nos. per family) • Cement bags (8 nos. per family)

Provision of Temporary Shelters for returning IDPs

The first priority in resettlement was to provide temporary shelter to the returning IDPs. Housing had been a critical issue even when this area was under LTTE control. Major cause for the damage was removal of roofs, doors and windows. It has been reported that the LTTE instructed people to remove whatever possible and retreat with the LTTE so that they can construct houses at a new location.

The PTF in consultation with several humanitarian agencies decided on three types of shelter. i.e. temporary, semi-permanent and permanent houses. Action was taken to provide cash grants and shelter materials as an immediate solution for the people, either to repair part of the damage houses or to construct a temporary type of shelter.

On the request of GoSL, a cash grant of Rs. 25,000 was funded by UNHCR. A total of 86,500 families have received the shelter grant as at 31.05.2012. At the latter stage, action was taken to construct semi permanent houses in place of temporary shelters as and when livelihood activities progressed. The INGOs were requested to engage more in constructing semi permanent houses rather than supporting temporary shelters.

The GoSL cannot take responsibility to put up houses for all the resettled families. What was possible and what was done by the GoSL was to support them to put up temporary shelters and subsequently, to repair damaged houses and construct semi-permanent houses. The Government’s aim was to develop the economic base of the people from the inception of the implementation of the resettlement programme with the hope that economic empowerment through enhancing the livelihood activities would enable them to put up their own houses.

Water and Sanitation

Another priority was to ensure safe drinking water and proper sanitation for the resettled families. Nearly 15,000 wells were cleaned or renovated during this period. Most of the dug wells in the resettled areas were contaminated and damaged. Renovation of wells was considered a top priority during humanitarian phase of resettlement. National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) was entrusted to take lead in this exercise with support from UNICEF. Besides, NGO partners also played a major role in cleaning and reconstruction of dug wells.

Involvement of UN Agencies and I/NGOs on Resettlement

Over the last two and half years, UN Agencies and INGOs committed significant resources in providing humanitarian assistance to recover and rebuild the lives of the displaced families. Between 2009 - 2012, the UN system in Sri Lanka has provided US$ 437,942,702 assistance to the Northern Province on relief, humanitarian and recovery efforts led by the Government of Sri Lanka. With the resettlement process picking up, towards the end of 2009 - 2010 the UN, in collaboration with all partners and in support of Government efforts mobilized resources and provided assistance aimed at supporting the res-establishment of services and livelihood across the Northern Region. The

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international assistance was the result of consultative process led by the Government of Sri Lanka through the PTF on assistance needed to provide humanitarian assistance. In order to streamline the UN, I/NGO contribution a Joint Plan for Assistance (JPA) was signed. The starting point for the JPA is the guidelines provided by the PTF for assistance. It was safer for the Government to promote the I/NGOs to support this initiative on humanitarian assistance since the area has been cleared of land mines and security issues were resolved. When the resettlement commenced, their involvement was restricted to those places in order to maximize external assistance. The PTF requested that humanitarian assistance be provided mainly for shelter, water and sanitation at the initial stage. As and when recovery process advanced, the I/NGOs were requested to invest on livelihood activities.

Early Recovery

The second phase of the Humanitarian Assistance was directed towards early recovery by providing assistance to commence economic operations. More attention was given to activities that would support recommencement of economic operations. The GoSL stepped up interventions and further promoted early recovery initiatives to revitalize the livelihoods of the resettled families. These included the creation of a supportive environment for immediate agricultural season through the provision of inputs and services to enhance the agricultural activities. As many as 39 INGOs were involved in supporting livelihood development. The principle adopted was to provide grants in cash or kind for resettled families to re-engage in economic activities that they were engaged in prior to displacement.

As a policy, each and every resettled family was provided with a package of assistance valued at not less than Rs. 35,000, so that it would be adequate to meet the initial requirement of any livelihood. During this period, major emphasis was directed towards resuscitation of paddy cultivation, clearing of abandoned paddy lands for cultivation, engaging in highland cultivation and other food crops, cultivation of high valued crops with lift irrigation, home gardening and fisheries including inland fishing, deep sea and lagoon fishing. In addition, special attention was given to improve dairy farming, goat rearing, backyard poultry and self-employment. Targeting the poorest of poor, a programme was launched to provide cash for work to rehabilitate rural infrastructure facilities while generating employment for the poor.

During the early recovery phase, the PTF directed all Divisional Secretaries to prepare a family profile of those resettled families as an “Action Plan” for the purpose of future planning. A completed family profile is now available with the Divisional Secretaries for future planning focusing on family based development programmes.

Status of Resettlement as at to date

District No. of No. of Families Resettled Persons Resettled

Jaffna 37,625 117,439 Kilinochchi 38,600 123,256 Mullaitivu 30,112 95,150 Mannar 24,211 93,775 Vavuniya 11,682 40,218 NP 142,230 469,838

Those that remained to be resettled have reduced to approximately 5,424 persons from the original caseload. The resettled process is envisaged to be completed as soon as the remaining demining progresses.

The resettlement of the IDPs who were displaced prior to 2008 - 2009, though the exact number is not yet certain, is being addressed. For Example, there are nearly 15,000 Muslim families who were forced to leave Jaffna and Mannar areas by the LTTE presently living in several places in Sri Lanka; the majority being located in Putlam district. In addition, considerable number of Sinhala and Muslim families was displaced during this period. The Tamil people, who have gone to South India, still living as refugees, are to be resettled if they volunteer to come back. In fact, small number of families has already returned. These categories are protracted IDPs. The process of resettling this category is complicated due to several reasons; the main reason being that some had sold out their properties when they left. Further, the lands belonging to families who left were taken over by the LTTE and distributed among the families favoured by them. However, the GoSL is determined to resolve these issues and complete the resettlement process. Those who are willing to return to their original places are provided with initial facilities to encourage returning.

Reconstruction and Development

Having successfully completed humanitarian and early recovery phase of resettlement, the next step was to embark upon rebuilding the Northern Province

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through reconstruction and development. By this time, nearly 200,000 people had been resettled and the lives of the resettled families were moving towards normalcy. In order to achieve sustainability, major emphasis and substantive investment was set apart for infrastructure development. It was considered a major requirement to foster development and sustainability. In this endeavour, several projects were formulated to restore social and economic infrastructure. The GoSL was able to secure significant external assistance (loans) through commitments made by the donors. By this time, the entire administrative mechanism was re-established in the Province. Since the initial work required for early recovery was completed during the first two phases of the resettlement process, the major construction and rehabilitation were funded under these reconstruction programmes.

Restoration of Health Services

A substantial investment has been for restoration and upgrading of health services that were paralyzed. High priority was accorded to renovate primary healthcare institutions and to improve medical care for the resettled families during the 180-Day Programme. Restoration of health services include renovation of damaged heath institutions, reconstruction of new buildings, procurement of equipment, etc.

Major hospitals at all the districts have been renovated and provided with additional building facilities, equipment and manpower. At present, 161 preventive care institutions and 102 curative care institutions are functioning. The total expenditure for rehabilitation of the healthcare from 2009 to 2011 amounts to Rs. 2,135mn. and an investment of Rs. 9,254mn. has been allocated for ongoing and future projects. The health sector manpower of all categories is almost equal to the approved cadre for the Province. The mortality rate, malnutrition, infant mortality, low birth and weight rates in the Northern Province are below the national average which is an impressive indicator reflecting the development of the health sector.

Revival of the Education Sector

Altogether, there were 1,020 schools in the 12 educational zones in the Northern Province. By May 2009, most of the schools except in locations like Jaffna, Mannar and Vavuniya Town were damaged. Many of the school buildings were without roofs. Since 2009,

1,630 school buildings have been repaired by the GoSL at a total cost of Rs. 1,341 mn. Presently, 990 schools are functioning and all the children are provided with school facilities. At present, there are 13,967 teachers working in the Northern Province catering to 260,582 student population in the area.

Housing

Construction of permanent houses were arranged using owner-driven methodology to ensure beneficiary participation and quality. A total of 78,144 permanent houses are scheduled to be completed out of which 27,983 houses have already been completed. Through the North East Housing Rehabilitation Programme (NEHRP) the GoSL has constructed nearly 22,635 houses. A major programme under this project was funded by the Government of India through which 38,000 houses are planned to be constructed in the Northern Province. Already, 1,000 houses have been completed. In addition, UN-HABITAT, European Union and the Sri Lanka Red Cross have made significant contributions for construction of permanent houses.

Rehabilitation of Roads and Railway

The GoSL made substantive investment to improve connectivity. All major highways are being rehabilitated. Those include major roads, provincial roads and rural roads. The total investment for road sector is Rs. 75,071mn. The number of motor vehicles registered for the province has increased from 47,031 in 2009 to 62,644 in 2011. Three major bridges that were destroyed by the LTTE during the war i.e., Mannar Bridge, Sangupiddy Bridge, and Aruvi Aru Bridge have been reconstructed with a massive investment by the Government. In addition, rehabilitation of the Northern railway network has begun with a US$ 650mn. loan under assistance from Government of India.

Water Supply and Sanitation

The GoSL accorded high priority for restoration of water and sanitation sector. Already, Rs. 29.9bn. has been invested to improve water and sanitation in the whole of the Northern Province. A major water supply and sanitation project to relieve the water problem in Jaffna is underway at a cost of Rs. 25bn. This project will provide water facility to Kilinochchi as well.

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Restoration of Electricity

Consequent to the liberation of the Vanni District, restoration of electricity services and electrification was considered a top priority. At present, 9 mega projects are in operation with an investment of Rs. 13.2bn. This includes transmission, augmentation and rehabilitation of electricity network in the Province. Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts have been supplied with electricity after a span of 30 years. Electrification of these two districts was 29% and 23% respectively. The revenue from electricity supply has risen from Rs. 1,644mn. in 2009 to Rs. 2,182mn. in 2010. Number of consumer accounts has risen from 132,331 in 2009 to 142,611 in 2011. The total investment for ongoing projects funded by JICA, ADB and the Ceylon Electricity Board amount to Rs. 13.6bn. This includes Vavuniya, Kilinochichi Transmission line, Kilinochchi, Chunnakam Transmission line and also augmentation of Vavuniya Grid Station.

Revival of Agriculture

Agriculture is the most vital economic sector providing basic food security and a source of livelihood for 80 per cent of the population in the Province. The revival of agriculture commenced with restoration of the entire irrigation network, clearing of abandoned paddy lands, supply of inputs and agricultural machinery. A considerable investment was made on revival of agriculture sector thereby bringing 90% of the 180,000 acres of abandoned paddy lands under cultivation. Every resettled family was given seed paddy and subsidized fertilizer for all the agricultural seasons commencing 2009. Initially, 99,173 acres were brought under paddy cultivation during 2009 - 2010 Maha with a production of 143,579 metric tons. The extent of land utilized for agriculture increased to 193,202 acres in 2010 - 2011. A production of 212,722 metric tons of paddy was recorded during this period. It is an amazing performance indeed, just two years after resettlement.

Rehabilitation of Irrigation Network

Northern Province is largely an agricultural region in the dry zone of Sri Lanka having both rain-fed and irrigation farming. There are over 2,000 irrigation tanks of major, medium and minor categories in the Province. A concerted effort was made to rehabilitate the irrigation network. There are about 189,000 acres of land under irrigated agriculture in the Province consisting of schemes under central and provincial

administration and minor irrigation under the Agrarian Services Development Department. A total commitment of Rs. 6,333.9mn. was made by the Government for rehabilitation of the entire irrigation network.

Fisheries Sector

Fishery is the second most important economic activity following agriculture in the Northern Province. Almost one third of the coastal line is in the Northern Province and the annual average production of fish had been recorded at 75,000 metric tons. The coastal fisheries have experienced widespread destruction of production assets and serious damages to the supporting infrastructure. The Government assistance under its 180-Day accelerated programme included provision of fishing gear and other equipment for sea, lagoon and inland fishing.

Reactivation of district fisheries co-operatives facilitated the delivery of services for the fi shermen. Reconstruction of deteriorated infrastructure was also considered a priority. Plans for improvements to the Fisheries Sector include Inland Fisheries and Aqua Culture. The Sri Lanka Army performed a significant role in securing and repairing of boats handed over to fishermen. A total fishing fleet has now been increased to 11,225 as a result of these efforts. The fi sh production in the Northern Province has risen from 15,250 metric tons in 2007 to 48,520 metric tons in year 2011 and the target of the Ministry of fisheries is to increase production to harvest 78,000 metric tons in year 2013. In year 2011, the contribution of the Northern Province to the national fish production is 11% compared to 5% in 2007. The Ministry operates nearly 30 freezer trucks from Northern Province to Colombo per day.

Banking Sector

At present, 20 state and private banks are operating in the Northern region. Nearly loans amounting to Rs. 4,614mn. have been granted to 36,000 beneficiaries under different credit lines implemented by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka up to end of 2011.

Private Investment

Private sector has already begun to move to the emerging region of the North. There are 23 different projects approved by the Board of Investment (BOI) for a total investment of Rs. 68,268.7mn. In addition,

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9 hotel projects with 328 rooms have been approved at an investment of Rs. 2,217mn. The movement of the private sector in the Northern Region is a direct result of prevalence of peace after 2009, which is the biggest incentive provided by the Government to the private sector.

Acknowledgement

The GoSL is determined to maintain the impressive gains made in resettlement through confi dence building among the international community. It continues to maintain the same commitments with transparency and take forward the positive records towards creating sustainability in the process of rebuilding the Northern Province. It is observed that the people in the Northern Province are satisfied with the achievements of the ongoing efforts for reconstruction.

The PTF is grateful to His Excellency the President for his extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to rebuild the Northern Province. The commitment of Hon. Basil Rajapaksa MP, Minister of Economic Development and the Chairman of the PTF, in spearheading rehabilitation, development and reconstruction activities under his constant supervision and guidance in fulfilling the enormous task of rebuilding the Northern Province has been the hallmark of success. The efforts of the PTF were adequately supported by the Provincial Administration headed by Hon. Governor, Northern Province and the respective

line ministries. The timely advice and cooperation extended by Mr. Lalith Weeratunga, Secretary to the President contributed immensely for the success of this programme. It was possible to achieve significant progress, more particularly in implementation of 180-Day Programme and the early recovery phase of the resettled families through relentless efforts and devotion of all District Secretaries, Divisional Secretaries and the other district staff. Contribution of the Sri Lanka Army in the whole process of resettlement beginning from the demining operations and coordinating humanitarian and recovery efforts in all the districts has been a source of strength in effectively implementing the resettlement programme. The humanitarian assistance received from UN Agencies and I/NGOs during humanitarian and early recovery phase of resettlement also contributed to strengthen the Government’s initiatives during the first phase of resettlement. The development made so far provided a tremendous impetus for the private sector to move in and that is the biggest contribution made by the Government for the private sector investment in the Province. The PTF takes pride having steered the development momentum, whilst coordinating the efforts of all stakeholders in this national endeavour to rebuild the Northern Province.

S.B. Divaratne Secretary, Presidential Task Force for Resettlement, Development and Security – Northern Province

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Contents Introduction 1 Population of the Northern Province prior to displacement 5

Process of Displacement 5

Humanitarian Assistance 7 The Immediate Challenge 9

Welfare Centres as an interim arrangement 9

Rehabilitation of Ex-LTTE combatants 20

Resettlement 23 Policy for Resettlement 26

Revival of the Fisheries Sector 157

Rehabilitation of the Livestock sector 175

Contribution of the Banking Sector and the Non-Banking Sector Institutions 183

Connectivity 201 Rehabilitation of Road Network 203

Rehabilitation of Railways 217

Reconstruction of Major Bridges 227

Rehabilitation of the KKS Harbour 236

Palali Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project – (PARP) 238

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Approach 26

Strategy 26

Formulation of a Master Plan – “Uthuru Vasanthaya” Launching of 180-Day Programme 27

Early Recovery for Sustainable Settlement 37

Economic and Social Development 43 Improving Quality of Life 46

Health Sector Development in Northern Province after May 2009 46

Provision of Shelter 76

Revival of Education 87

Restoration of Water and Sanitation (WASH) 99

Rehabilitation of Electricity Network 111

Path to Spiritual Development 115

Restoration of Administration 125

Growth Initiatives 127 Revival of the Agriculture Sector 129

Restoration of the Irrigation Sector 145

Kokavil Transmission Tower 239

Initiatives by the Ministry of Economic Development in Reconstruction of the Northern Province 241

UN Response 2009 - 2011 253 Contributions from I/NGOs in 2010 267

Joint Plan for Assistance (JPA) for the Northern Province - 2011 269

Joint Plan for Assistance (JPA) for the Northern Province - 2012 270

Contribution of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces in Resettlement of IDPs 273 Sri Lanka Army 275

Sri Lanka Navy 278

Sri Lanka Air Force 281

Re-establishment of Local Government Process 285

Conclusion 291

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INTRODUCTION

• Population of the Northern Province prior to displacement

• Process of Displacement

From Conflict to Stability - Northern Province, Sri Lanka 2

IntroductionThe decisive victory over the LTTE terrorism on 18th May 2009, marks a new chapter in the history of Sri Lanka. For a period of nearly three decades of independence, the sovereignty and integrity of the country had been compromised. Freedom of movement had been restricted by sporadic bomb explosions all over the country, mainly in Colombo and suburbs. The country was plagued with wide spread insecurity. Civilians commuting between residences and work places, children attending schools and families visiting town centres for shopping were constantly at a risk. There was a general reluctance of people to attend public ceremonies, meetings or festivals due to fear of a sporadic attack.

Freedom for political activities had been restricted by threat of death and violence. The political leaders including an incumbent President and a Presidential candidate were killed by bomb explosions. Sporadic LTTE activities compelled the Government to establish barricades, check points and many other security arrangements disrupting normal civilian life in the whole country.

The situation in the North was the worst as the entire Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts, a major part of Mannar district,(excluding only either sides of the main road) and Northern part of Vavuniya district were under LTTE control. Even in the districts of Jaffna, and Vavuniya, LTTE armed gangs were in operation terrorizing the society. There was no freedom for people to express their political views. People were not allowed to exercise their right of franchise at the elections. Almost all the Tamil leaders with views different to that of LTTE were brutally killed. There was no freedom of movement in and out of the LTTE controlled area. Tamils living outside the country and coming long distances to attend weddings or funerals of family members were not allowed to enter the districts without paying large sums of money to LTTE. Those

who left to visit friends and family members outside had to leave a part of the family as hostages.

There was conscription of people including children for armed combat. Almost all the civilians were forced to perform combat services. The basic human rights enshrined in the Constitution were violated. There was no judiciary functioning as it was replaced by LTTE courts which did not comply with the existing legislature as the basis for maintaining law and order. Punishments imposed by the LTTE courts were arbitrary and excessive. People had no access to appellant bodies at the higher level.

Government programmes for development of the Northern Province were not allowed to reach people. Materials sent for construction works were utilized to construct trenches and bunkers. Roads were inaccessible with bridges and culverts blasted. The main railway lines connecting the North with rest of the country were completely destroyed. Rails were used for bunkers. Power transmission lines, communication infrastructure, water supply schemes had been willfully damaged. Agricultural and fisheries production fell to the lowest level ever recorded. Fertile paddy lands, especially in Giant’s tank area (rice bowl) were trenched and bunds were built for the purpose of LTTE offensive activities. The length of the three lines of trenches in Giant tank area around 35 kilometers.

(All the villages along the boundary of the LTTE area had to be evacuated.) The common buildings including schools, convents, religious places, children homes (Asrams) and even some of the private houses had been converted into LTTE camps. When the Sri Lanka Security forces marched forward people were instructed to abandoned their homes and go with LTTE carrying whatever possessions they had. Almost all the roofing sheets, doors and windows had been taken with them exposing the rest of the structure to the extremes of the weather.


All in all, the North was an area controlled by LTTE militants, (according to their whims and fancies) People were just hostages frequently used as human buffers to protect LTTE camps.

The responsibility entrusted to the Presidential Task Force was, therefore, not only to resettle the displaced people but also to restore the Northern Province into a vibrant region of the country where people have opportunities to engage in economic activities with no interruptions, have the benefit of properly organized service oriented public mechanism, enjoy basic human rights protected through a well establish judiciary, reap the benefit of already existing legislature pertaining

to protection of children and women, exercise the franchise by actively participating in election of their representatives, enjoy the freedom of movement, free education, health facilities and properly maintained infrastructure facilities.

Hence, what is elaborated in the foregoing chapters is not merely a progress report or a record of achievements. It is a story of resettlement of returning Internally Displaced Persons, ensuring a sustainable economic, social and political life for the people of the North, ensuring basic human rights enshrined in the constitution, and development of the North as an important region of the country. All in all it is a creation of a spring (Vasantham) for the people of the North.


INTRODUCTION

Population of the Northern Province prior to displacement The Northern Province of Sri Lanka was a prosperous accounted for less than 100,000 people. The land area of region in the pre-conflict period. In 1981, the year the province is 8,884sq. km. which is 13.5% of the total of the last population census, the Northern Province land area of the Island. In general terms, there was no accounted for a total population of 1,109,407 of which landlessness in the province as 5.5% of the population 830,552 (75%) lived in Jaffna district, which then had 13.5% of the total land area for their use. However, comprised present Jaffna and Kilinochchi Districts. in the central parts of Jaffna Peninsula land was a scarce Kilinochchi consisted of three DS divisions which resource due to high population density.

Ethnic wise distribution of Population in the Northern Province (1981 Census)

Ethnic Group Sinhalese Sri Lankan Tamils of Muslims Others Total Tamils Indian

Origin*

Jaffna with Kilinochchi 6,659 790,385 19,980 12,958 570 830,552

Mullaitivu 3,992 58,209 11,215 3,651 122 77,189

Vavuniya 15,794 54,179 18,714 6,505 236 95,418

Mannar 8,683 54,474 13,850 27,717 1511 106,235

Total 35,128 957,247 63,759 50,831 2439 1,109,394

Percentage 3.17% 86.28% 5.75% 4.58% 2.2% 100%

Process of DisplacementThe exodus of the inhabitants in the Northern Province was set in motion with the outbreak of violence perpetrated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). It reached considerable proportions with the onset of direct confrontations in early 1980s. The first group of people or the community, to be affected was the Sinhalese who were a minority in the Province irrespective of the fact that they remained the majority in the country. In 1981 there were 35,128 Sinhalese in the Province. The 1983 riots that broke out in Colombo and the suburbs triggered a wave of displacement and migration. Many Tamil civilians left Colombo for Jaffna and/or the country consequent to the riots. In 1984, due to LTTE attacks on Sinhala villages around 30,000 Sinhalese were forced to leave the North. This consisted of all in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and Mannar Districts and around 35% from the Vavuniya South DS division.

In 1990, the second wave of displacement commenced with the ultimatum given by the LTTE forcing the Muslim community to leave the province by October 1990. There were 50,831 Muslims in the Province at the time of the 1981 census. Assuming the increase for the decade at around 11,000, an estimated 62,000 or more Muslims were compelled to leave the province in 1990. The Muslims living in Musali and Madu divisions of Mannar and those who lived in Kilinochchi and Jaffna Districts had to leave the Northern Province.

The most significant displacement of Tamils occurred in 1995 in the Jaffna District. The LTTE had their headquarters in Jaffna up to 1995, until the peninsula was liberated by the Government forces. In 1995 the LTTE retreated to Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts with a large number of persons, who were compelled to join them in their exercise. A minority of LTTE


sympathizers and supporters were also with them. No records are available of the numbers but it is estimated to be around 150,000. This was an internal migration within the Province, from Jaffna district to Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts.

The influx of a large number of people into the two districts resulted in a major displacement of people who had been living in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts. Some of them moved into areas in Northern parts of Manthai West DS division in Mannar District, which were then under LTTE control. The majority around 50,000 people came into Vavuniya District seeking Government assistance by way of food, shelter and other social needs and facilities. They were housed in welfare centres and the Government attended to their needs and welfare until some of them moved out on their own seeking for peaceful and conducive environments in the South.

Subsequently, there were multiple displacements within and outside the district of Tamil community in 1999, 2000, 2006 and 2007 due to escalation of continued fighting between the security forces and the LTTE.

The LTTE also had a strategy of murdering and eliminating persons of the Tamil ethnic groups who were opposed to its terrorism and violence. This practice of killing Tamil citizens including political moderates, whom the LTTE branded as traitors, drove away a large

number of Tamil civilians out of the Northern Province. The recurring waves of intimidation, threat and forceful recruitment of children as cadres also forced thousands of Tamil civilian families to flee the area.

During the thirty year period, the gradual exodus of people from the Northern Province continued resulting in the reduction of the population in Jaffna district to nearly 450,000. The total number living in the area controlled by the LTTE was estimated at 210,000 and the WFP continued to supply essential food items to the estimated number during the latter stages of 2008. The correct number could be verified only at the time of the defeat of the LTTE, when the Government forces rescued some 275,000 people trapped in the hitherto LTTE held areas.

In view of the unsettled and insecure environment in the North a considerable number of people migrated out of the Province seeking safety, peace and harmony. Many of them remained in Colombo and other cities of the South of the country where they had friends and relatives. Some of the families migrated out of the country to countries like USA, Canada, UK, Europe and Australia. It is estimated that around 50,000 remained in South of the country and an equal number left the country. Another migration route was the sea route to India. At present it is estimated that there are 65,000 Sri Lankan refugees in camps in South India.



HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE

• The Immediate Challenge

• Welfare centres as an interim arrangement

• Rehabilitation of Ex-LTTE combatants

The Immediate Challenge Welfare centres as an interim arrangement The GOSL decided to accommodate civilian population who were rescued from LTTE in suitable accommodations as a temporary arrangement, as most of the villages were heavily mined. It was also known that most of the LTTE combatants left the LTTE at the last moment and merged with the civilian population to be rescued by the Government forces.

Hence, the families were initially accommodated in several Welfare Centres and the majority of them in the relief villages set up in Menik Farm in Vavuniya District.

The facilities at Menik Farm welfare centres were multi-faceted. Every welfare relief village was equipped with shelters, referral hospital, primary healthcare centre, sanitation facilities, schools, childcare centre, kitchen, tube wells, water tanks, vocational training centre, welfare shops, banks and the post office.

A commissioned officer in the rank of Major General of the Sri Lanka Army was appointed as the Competent Authority to ensure efficient management of the Welfare Centres in Menik Farm.

Attending to the newly escaped IDPs


Supporting the Community in Welfare Centres

Shelter

It was the intention of the Government to provide decent shelter facilities for the IDPs. Initially semi-permanent shelters (cemented floors, corrugated sheets and cadjan roofs) were put up by GoSL to accommodate more than (25,000 people). Several agencies that had received international funding did not agree to build such shelter, claiming it was expensive and the need was only for temporary shelter.

With the approach of the monsoons the GOSL issued two bags of cement per unit for the purpose of maintaining dry floors. The UN Agencies and NGOs played a major role supplying tents and other shelter materials for the extensions of the welfare centre.

Well co-ordinated measures were taken for disposal of garbage, by engaging labourers for sweeping and cleaning, and at least 45 tractors were deployed to collect garbage for disposal.

Semi-permanent Shelter in Menik Farm constructed by the GoSL


More than twenty (20) litres of water per person per day was provided for drinking, cooking and other purposes using bowsers, pumps and tube wells. Identifying the additional need for bathing and washing purposes, water supply was subsequently increased to forty (40) litres/ person/day provided through pipelines from Malwathu Oya Kallaru intake. Needs of women, children were taken into careful consideration and separate bathing areas for women were constructed.

Tents provided by UNHCR

Drinking water and water for sanitation purposes were provided separately. A water treatment plant was built on the banks of Malwathu Oya (flowing along the southern border of Menik Farm) to provide drinking water for more than 200,000 IDPs. Drinking water was also trucked in from wells located in the vicinity.

Special public health inspectors were appointed at each Welfare Village to monitor water chlorine levels. In addition tube wells were made available as a source for providing drinking water. The absence of water borne and water related epidemics in the Welfare Villages, was a testimony to the adequacy and quality of water and sanitation facilities provided.

Sanitation

To ensure that minimum standards for sanitation were met, the water and sanitation cluster led by the UNICEF was requested to maintain specified Sri Lankan standards, which exceeded the international emergency standards (Sphere Standards).

Initially many IDPs amongst those who arrived towards the end of the conflict were detected with water and sanitation related communicable diseases such as Hepatitis A, Diarrhoea and Typhoid etc., though not at epidemic proportions. With improvements in the supply of water and sanitation facilities, spreading of communicable diseases was effectively brought under control.

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A tube well at Menik Farm Water treatment and Storage facility

Female bathing area Temporary toilet in an IDP Welfare Village

Food and Nutrition

Initially all IDPs were provided with cooked meals, as IDPs themselves could not take on responsibilities for cooking. But within a couple of weeks, community kitchens were built in each residential block and community cooking commenced. With the generous donation of kitchen utensils by the Indian Government, individual family cooking was introduced as the next step. The WFP (World Food Programme) issued the IDPs with basic rations and NGO’s provided complimentary food items. These rations were issued to all IDPs free of charge. In each of the Villages the Government established co-operative outlets (Sathosa) as well as stalls for fish, vegetables, fruits, chicken and bakeries to supplement their food requirements.

Regular markets were set up where the IDPs could sell goods and produce from the gardens that had

been cultivated by the IDPs themselves, an activity encouraged in all welfare villages.

In all the Welfare Villages, nutritional surveys were carried out and children identified with malnutrition were directed to NRP (Nutrition and Rehabilitation Programme) centres for complementary and supplementary feeding and, if there arose any need, they were directed to therapeutic feeding programmes.

Nutritional screening centres (where therapeutic feeding was made available) were established and regular assessments were carried out in May 2009 by the Ministry of Health (MoH), the Medical Research Institute (MRI) and the UNICEF in the welfare villages among IDPs. The previously high malnutrition rates were brought down to 13% by December 2009, which is less than the national average i.e. 28.3%.


Community cooking at Menik Farm

Sathosa in a welfare village Privately owned shops by IDPs

WFP Food been transoported into an outlet, Menik Farm UNICEF, Menik Farm



Healthcare

Being cautious of the health conditions of the incoming IDPs with the war ending, the Ministry of Health took a pre-emptive step forward to develop a Master Plan, in March 2009, to provide health services to the prospective IDPs.

It was assessed that the provincial health agencies would not be able to fully meet the health needs of over 290,000 IDPs. The task of providing health services for the IDPs was therefore taken over by the Ministry of Health and a Directorate of IDP Healthcare was established at Menik Farm.

The needs for curative as well as preventive healthcare services for inhabitants of all welfare villages were addressed. A medical officer was appointed to be in charge of each welfare village to co-ordinate health activities directly under the Director of IDP Healthcare.

In each welfare village there were Primary Health Care Centres (PHCC) and Referral Hospitals. Each referral hospital was well equipped with an Emergency Unit, separate male and female wards, and an emergency

labour room. For the patient to reach the hospital within the Welfare Village special three wheeler ambulance (Tuk-Tuk Ambulance) services were made available. All referral hospitals and PHCC had access to CDMA phone facilities. A pool of ambulances with specially trained Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) was available at all times to transport patients who needed secondary and tertiary medical facilities or specialized care.

Special mental health clinics were conducted to address mental health issue as well as to support individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Artifi cial limbs for amputees and disabled persons were provided (Prosthesis and Orthotic).

At the initial stages, the number of deaths per day per 10,000 populations (Crude Daily Mortality Rate) averaged at 0.7. The figure settled to less than 0.5 per 10,000 per day by the beginning of June 2009 which was the baseline for daily crude mortality rate for emergency threshold in South East Asia. By July it was 0.15 which is a little less than the usual rate for Sri Lanka.

Medical Services being provided at a Welfare Village


Mobile laboratory at Menik Farm Ambulance Yard at Menik Farm

Psychosocial work and Recreation

Psychosocial support was made available to all those IDPs who needed such support. The Ministry of Social Services conducted a series of psychosocial counselling programmes for IDPs with the support of UNICEF. Special programmes were conducted for elders and persons with special needs. The Ministry of Health co-ordinated with other partners to carry out psychosocial activities for children such as Art camps, classes for Music, Drama, Yoga, Sports activities, Inter-school sports meets and Kite competitions.

Psychosocial Centres (‘Happiness Centres’) were established for children by making available televisions, computers, books, drawing materials, CD players and musical instruments. Spaces were reserved for recreational and extracurricular activities such as Cricket and Volleyball. Community centres and common areas were reserved for adults. Career counselling sessions were conducted for young adults. Educational trips were arranged and children were given the opportunity to visit other parts of the country. An art exhibition followed by dinner and a musical show for IDP children was held at the Colombo Hilton Hotel.

Psychosocial activities for children in Menik Farm


Reunification of IDPs

In allocating shelter, families were kept together and cases of separation were swiftly addressed with more than 35,000 individuals re-united with their families within the welfare villages.

Arrangements were made from the start for the IDPs to meet their relatives at the welfare villages. Each Welfare Village administration organized family reunification process and inter village transfers.

Education Schools were established in all the main IDP centres from grade 1 to 11. Special Advanced Level (grade 12 and 13) classes were conducted at the Kadiragamar Village and Advanced Level students from other IDP villages were provided transport to attend these classes. Pre-schools were also established in each of the Relief Villages. There were 49 schools and 100 units for pre-school activity, which is a higher ratio than in the rest of the country.


Social welfare centre at Menik farm

In each welfare village a Zonal Education Director was appointed to co-ordinate and facilitate all educational activities. Principals were appointed to each school. The examination Department established 10 special examination centres in Vavuniya for 1263 candidates for the Advanced Level Examination held in August 2009. In addition 166 ex-LTTE child soldiers sat for the examination.

School at Menik farm - Visit of Sir John Holms, Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Aff airs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, UN

Vocational Training/Self Employment

Vocational training centres were established in each centres. The skills development has helped some of the of the welfare villages for capacity building and IDPs to start home businesses and gardening at Menik empowerment. Training in motor mechanical skills, Farm as well as when they fi nally resettle. sewing, computing, carpentry were conducted at these

Vocational Training Facilities provided to IDPs at Welfare Villages


Vocational Training Facilities provided to IDPs at Welfare Villages

Religious, Spiritual and Cultural Activities

In all IDP welfare villages, places of religious worship Temples conducted pooja every morning and evening.such as Kovils, Churches and Mosques were established Special poojas were held for Deepavali, and otherthrough community consultation. In particular the Hindu religious festivals. On Sundays, the church conductedpriesthood played a significant role in providing spiritual mass and the mosque facilitated Friday prayers.support for the populace. They were established as requested in separate locations, and provided with special facilities.

Religious services at Menik Farm



Banking facilities

The welfare villages were provided with required the welfare villages, including Bank of Ceylon, People’s banking facilities for the IDPs who were able to bring Bank, National Savings Bank, Seylan Bank, Sampath their valuable belongings. They were able to deposit Bank and Commercial Bank. A mobile banking system their money, jewellery and gold securely. Both the was also in operation. state and private banks established banking outlets in

Bank of Ceylon Branch at Menik Farm and a Mobile Bank at a Welfare Village

Banking Facilities made available in the welfare villages

Bank Total Accounts Total Deposits No. of Pawning Total amount of opened collected advance Pawning advance

Rs. mn. Rs. mn.

Bank of Ceylon 36,954 828.80 -

People’s Bank 9,334 990.14 5,790 196.05

Sampath Bank 170 4.12 -

National Savings Bank 863 22.36 382 15.33

Seylan Bank 3,326 52.21 835 18.60

Commercial Bank 335 11.08 -

Total 50,982 1,908.71 7,007 229.98

A summary of banking facilities extended to IDPs through welfare villages as reported by six banks. (Source: Central Bank, Sri Lanka)


Public Administration-Registration and providing identity cards, birth and death certificates

An administrative system was put in place, by mobilizing the Government servants in the centres. Through this system IDPs were provided with replacements for lost documents such as identity cards, birth and death certificates. Additional support for this was obtained from IOM. Grama Niladharis within the centres were provided with bicycles to facilitate their work.

A total of 61 Communication stalls and Post Offices were established in every welfare village. In the community centres that were set up, facilities for listening to radio and watching television were made possible. A variety of publications including newsletters, hand bills, handouts, posters, and newspapers were

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Specimen of a temporary ID card issued to the IDPs

made available and distributed.

Equal access to justice IDP documentation point inside Menik Farm Welfare Village

Telephone facilities provided for the IDPs at Menik Farm Welfare Village



Uniting with families and friends

By June 2009, a programme to send IDPs with special needs to the custody of their kith & kin outside the IDP Welfare Villages was introduced. This was permitted only after getting the written consent of the prospective custodians that they would look after the IDPs. This included elders (over 59 years of age.), pregnant mothers

Security and protection

It was decided that utmost importance be given to the aspect of security and protection of women and children in the centres. In this regard, preventive measures were initiated to ensure protection against gender based violence, domestic violence and child abuse. The Ministry of Child Development and Women’s Empowerment and the National Child Protection Authority assisted in the exercise. The police, the Ministry of Social Services and the Ministry of Health respectively made important contributions.

The Ministry of Child Development and Women’s Welfare established Units to assist in dealing with issues related specifically to women and children. These Units were established in each of the Welfare Villages and administered by Tamil speaking female police officers and were designed ensuring privacy to the complainant. Complaints with regard to children were addressed to medical personnel who took prompt remedial action.

with their families, families with infants, disabled persons, university students who were critically ill or with special needs, Sri Lankans now citizens of other countries and priests approximately 4000 elders 2000 pregnant mothers and 450 priests were released from the centres under this programme.

A police post was established in each Welfare Village with an Inspector and a Sub-Inspector in charge of the Police Post.

Complaint books were also made available at each administrative office for the IDPs to make complaints, if any. Similarly there were, complaint boxes placed within the welfare villages, too.

There were 316 children aged between 1 to 14 from orphanages who were brought under the judicial supervision of the Magistrate in Vavuniya, and were handed over to the care of orphanages in Mannar and Vavuniya. A new orphanage was established in Vavuniya. An SOS village was also opened within each Welfare Village for unaccompanied children. Arrangements were made by the Government, with due judicial permission, for many of these children to be sent to St. John’s College, Jaffna for education and care.

Police Bureau of Children and Women at Menik Farm


Rehabilitation of Ex-LTTE CombatantsIt was revealed that a considerable number of surrendered comprised of active combatants of the LTTE. In the face of defeat, the LTTE combatants started deserting their ranks to move away from the LTTE controlled areas to mingle with the civilians. In the circumstances it was imperative to conduct a process to fi lter the civilians from the ex-combatants. This was necessary to enable the deployment of suitable programmes to address the issues of the two distinct categories. The ex-combatants were identified through a series of interviews. Almost all the ex-combatants confessed to their involvement in LTTE activities and the circumstances in which they were coerced to join the ranks.

Having understood the circumstances under which most of them were compelled to take arms, the GOSL made a strong commitment to reintegrate them with

Details of the surrendered combatants

Children Boys 363

(12 to 18 years) Girls 231

Adults Males 9,037

Females 2,033

Total Combatants 1 1,664

the civilian society after a suitable rehabilitation programme. The total number of combatants surrendered and opted to benefit from a rehabilitation programme was 11,664. It was revealed that about 5% or 594 of them were children in the age group of 12 to 18 years conscripted for military service by the LTTE. This number included 231 girls as well. The majority of them were single and 36% were married.

The rehabilitation programme was formulated taking into consideration the needs of the surrendered combatants. The programme focused on six main areas taking into consideration the necessity to speedily reintegrate the ex-combatants to lead their lives peacefully and harmoniously with the rest of the civilian population.

Civil Status of the Combatants

594 Married 4,167

Single 7,375

11,070 Widows 122

11,664 Total 11,664

Ex-combatant’s, Electronic Shop, Mr. Ratnasabapathy Siridaran, 216, Pudukkulam, Vavuniya.



Ex-combatant, Mr. Amarasingham Balamurali, Ambalnagar, Kilinochchi

The first was to inculcate spiritual, cultural and religious values in the ex-combatants. Daily religious observances, meditation and spiritual development programmes, celebration of religious festivals, including Deepavali and Thai Pongal were facilitated for the benefit of the ex-combatants. They were granted home leave to participate in religious and cultural activities at their homes. Special tours were organized to places of religious importance namely Madhu church and Thiruketheesvaran temple.

Most of the children conscripted by the LTTE for military services were school going students. There was an urgent need to provide formal education to complete their studies. A number of classes were arranged to prepare those sitting for GCE Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations. There were many who were compelled to give up education after the first attempt in the formal examinations. They were given the opportunity to attend classes to continue education. The ex-combatants who were forced to leave the universities half way were given re-admission to the respective universities. Arrangements were made to award scholarships for the best students to further their education. Classes were conducted in basic ICT knowledge, computer aided drafting, language training, typing and shorthand. Seminars were organized to

provide opportunities to listen to professionals on different important topics.

In view of the need to make them employable, special programmes were organized in Vocational Training (VT). The subjects identified for VT training were plumbing, aluminium work, electrical wiring, leather work, tailoring, carpentry, masonry, welding, driving, heavy machinery operation, three wheeler repairs, coconut and mushroom cultivation, chemical fertilizer management and repairing out board motors for males. The females were provided training in bridal and hair dressing, modelling, beauty and make up, nursery management and Juki machine operations while permitting them to join any other VT programme of their preference. The total number of ex combatants provided with vocational training amounted to 10,633.

The programme of Vocational training did not end up with training itself. Some received ‘on the job’ training, to make way for absorption into permanent cadres in their respective institutions. Job fairs were held with the support of private sector institutions. Some were sent for foreign employment after requisite training.

The next emphasis was to tune their thinking to appreciate the need for reintegration with the families


and the society. They were permitted to visit families including musical programmes, dance, drama, comedy on a frequent basis and meet their relatives. Workshops and counselling sessions were organized on marital, premarital relationships and family planning. A mass marriage ceremony was organized to solidify existing relationships. The women were exposed to special programmes to enable them to express their feelings as women.

Psychosocial and curative therapies constituted the fifth component of rehabilitation. This included psychosocial counselling individually as well as in groups and therapy sessions, aesthetic/drama therapy programmes, emotional intelligence, Abina cultural group and forum theatre and art work.

The rehabilitation programme was supplemented by special training in sports and extracurricular activities

and tours.

Within a period of seven months the GOSL was able to reintegrate the first 713 of rehabilitated, excombatants, into their families and effectively into the society. Since then another 7,416 have been reintegrated over a period of one and half years. This number includes 4,931 adult males, 1,891 adult females, 363 boys and 231 girls. Accordingly, the entirety of ex-child combatants has been rehabilitated and released. Of the 2,033 adult females only 142 is still in the rehabilitation centres. Around 4,000 adult male ex-combatants are still undergoing rehabilitation. H.E. the President has issued a directive to complete rehabilitation and release all ex combatants by the end of the year.

Boutique run by ex-combatant, Parannaddakal, Vavuniya



RESETTLEMENT

• Policy for Resettlement

• Approach

• Strategy

• Formulation of a Master Plan – “Uthuru Vasanthaya” Launching of 180-Day Programme

• Early Recovery for Sustainable Settlement

ResettlementSri Lanka is possessed with substantial past experience in establishing human settlement schemes in newly developed uninhabited lands. The first settlement scheme dates back to 1930s when Sri Lanka was in the threshold of regaining independence. Since then a large number of irrigated settlement schemes have been established mainly in the dry zone of Sri Lanka extending from North Western quadrant to South Eastern plains in Hambantota district. The latest of the settlement schemes are Mahaweli, Lunugamwehera and Inginimitiya implemented in 1980s.

The Northern Province also benefitted from a large number of irrigated settlement schemes during the period of the mid 20th century. Almost all of the beneficiaries of these irrigated settlement schemes (Iranamadu, Akkarayankulam, Visvamadu, Muthuiyyankaddu, Udayarkaddu etc.) in the North are from Jaffna district.

The Tsunami in December 2004 rendered thousands of people living along the North Eastern to South Western coastal belt, homeless, apart from the unprecedented number of deaths. In the aftermath of the tsunami the Government mobilized available resources to construct thousands of houses and resettled the affected people. The economic and social infrastructure including schools, hospitals, railways and roads devastated by the unfortunate disaster was re-established with the assistance of international and national agencies, utilizing the experience of the officials of the Government in disaster management and settlement. The efficient co-ordination of all the resources made it possible for Sri Lanka to complete the resettlement programme within a span of nearly two years.

The visionary programme launched by the GOSL immediately after liberation of the Eastern Province, named “Nagenahira Navodaya” to resettle people who had been living in welfare centres for years having no access to their villages was executed with exceptional success. This included the development of major infrastructure facilities such as the road networks, new bridges, irrigation systems, schools and hospitals. Lessons learnt and experience gained in the programmes immensely benefitted the planning and launching of the resettlement programmes in the Northern Province.

ASB Housing Scheme, Vavuniya

Policy for ResettlementThe resettlement policy envisaged the following: (i) That the resettlement process is voluntary (ii) that the IDPs should be resettled in their original

places of habitation (iii) that the process should be dignified and safe (iv) that Sri Lanka Army to be a partner of the

resettlement process

Approach In view of the magnitude of the task, the PTF developed a three-prong approach for resettlement and development of 30 year war-torn Northern Sri Lanka and has given the best attention for its implementation using domestic resources as well as external assistance.

These are; • Providing humanitarian assistance for the resettled

people and restoration of basic infrastructure

Strategy Appointment of a “Presidential Task Force for Resettlement, Development and Security in the Northern Province” (PTF)

Considering the gravity of the situation and the need for a rapid resettlement programme and its efficient implementation, His Excellency the President appointed a Presidential Task Force for Resettlement, Development and Security in the Northern Province (PTF) in May 2009 under the Chairmanship of Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister for Economic Development. The mission of the Task Force was to formulate a strategic framework for the revitalization of the Northern Province and to implement a rapid resettlement and recovery programme.

The appointment of the Presidential Task Force was a vital policy instrument which set the road map to formulate a strategic framework for rapid resettlement and recovery programme. The initiatives undertaken by the PTF through its strategic plans contributed immensely to the success of the resettlement process. The Presidential Task Force was directed by His Excellency the President to attend to the following tasks:

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that it involves informed choice of the displaced family/persons through facilitation of “go and see visits” prior to resettlement that the provision of housing or assistance of shelter, livelihood development be made to the resettled families

• Early recovery process to support returnees to recommence their economic activities

• Pursuing a parallel development of much needed major infrastructure and to revive the Northern Region towards sustainability and stability

• To prepare strategic plans, programmes and projects to resettle internally displaced persons, rehabilitate and develop economic and social infrastructure of the Northern Province

• To co-ordinate activities of the security agencies of the Government in support of resettlement, rehabilitation and development

• To direct and oversee the implementation of the said plans, programmes and projects of the relevant state organizations including the relevant provincial authorities

• To liaise with all organizations in the public and private sectors and civil society organizations for the proper implementation of the programmes and projects

• To seek, identify and apply innovative solutions to problems and constraints confronted in the execution of the mandate of the Task Force

• To regularly review the progress of the implementation of the said programmes and projects and to take immediate corrective actions where necessary


RESETTLEMENT

Formulation of a Master Plan -“Uthuru Vasanthaya” Launching of 180-Day Accelerated Programme e programme that envisaged this three-prong approach was named “Uthuru Vasanthaya” (Vadakkin Vasantham).

The objectives of the 180-Day Programme was to identify priorities through well co-ordinated data collection and analysis, enlisting support from line Ministries to undertake activities required to create a conducive environment for resettlement and to plan out different phases of resettlement. Each district of the Northern Province had its own programme under Uthuru Vasanthaya following guidelines of the Presidential Task Force which included priority work to be undertaken during 180-Day Programme.

A team of officials were appointed to visit the areas to assess the damage and prepare tentative estimates identifying fund requirements. In the assessments conducted, it was reported that many public buildings were damaged and mostly roofs, doors and windows of public buildings and houses had been taken away by the LTTE when they retreated. Thereafter, priorities were identified for immediate rehabilitation which include Civil Administration (Kachcheries, Divisional Secretarial offices), Agriculture infrastructure (Agrarian Service Centres), Education (Schools), Health Services (Hospitals), Consumer facilities (Co-operatives). Technical capacities of Government Institutions were utilized to complete these renovations within a short space of time. The resources that were already available

under ongoing projects and the budgetary allocations of the line Ministries and the Provincial Council were utilized for implementing the programmes envisaged in the180 Day Programme.

There were three groups of Government Agencies involved in the implementation. They were Central Government represented by the Ministries and Departments, Provincial Government through the Ministries and Departments and the District Secretariats and Divisional Secretariats. The financial and personnel resources of these agencies were pooled and dedicated to implement the 180 Day Programme. Regular meetings presided over by Chairman of the PTF were held at district level to streamline the strategic plan and to monitor progress.

All line Ministries, Provincial Ministries and the Government Agencies were requested for their assistance for successful implementation of this programme. The action plan for “Waddakkin Vasantham” (Uthuru Vasanthaya) was meticulously planned and co-ordinated through several consultations with the District Authorities and other Government stakeholders. The GOSL made available and released the funds on a priority basis.

Jaff na District Development Plan - Meeting on 22.07.2009 Vavuniya District Development Plan - Meeting on 21.07.2009


Mullaitivu District Development Plan - Meeting

e total solution brought forward through implementation of 180 Day Programme included; • Access to services • Access to roads, safe drinking water and sanitation,

minor irrigation & electricity • Improvements to basic infrastructure • Health and education • Livelihood development

A number of meetings with the Government Agencies, Provincial Authorities and UN Agencies were conducted under the chairmanship of Hon. Basil Rajapaksa which led to the formulation of a strategic plan and a road map for implementation of the responsibilities entrusted to it. The Task Force played the role of the policy making and co-ordinating body while the activities

Kilinochchi District Development Plan - Meeting

were performed by other Government Agencies. At the initial stages the role played by the UN agencies and NGOs was limited as the security risk in the region was comparatively high and accessibility was hampered due to land mines.

The decision taken by the PTF for rapid resettlement and setting the road map for that through appropriate policy initiatives has been the hallmark of success of the resettlement process. Identifying priorities through well co-ordinated plans, commissioning of 180-Day Programme, having frequent district level meetings to assess and plan out different phases of resettlement, resource mobilization, were all important initiatives of the PTF to achieve this task.

Discussion with the Nothern Provincial Secretaries - Colombo


RESETTLEMENT

Twin Challenges

Demining

A complex task the GOSL had to undertake prior to resettlement of the displaced was to carry out a humanitarian demining operation successfully. At the outset it was estimated that there would be around one million Anti-Personal and Anti-Tank Land Mines and Unexploded Ordnances (UXOs) spread all over the Northern and Eastern Provinces. The confirmed hazardous area in the northern province was 1418 sq. km. of which 1318 sq. km. have been cleared by 31 May 2012 and 100 sq. km. to be cleared. It was revealed that more than 640 villages were contaminated with land mines and the number of land mines and UXOs could be in the range of 1.5 million. The large extent of contaminated lands and the need to commence resettlement immediately compelled the GOSL to plan and implement a new strategy for demining. In order to support the mine action programme, Cabinet approval was granted for the establishment of a National Mine Action Co-ordinating Body followed by the setting up of the National Mine Action Centre with the assistance of the UNDP. The entire demining programme was managed by a National Steering Committee for Mine Action established under the then the Ministry of Nation Building and Estate Infrastructure, the current Ministry of Economic Development. The strategy was to clear the whole landscape of a given village and obtain a clearance certificate from the UNDP before

any resettlement was carried out. The Sri Lanka Army contributed greatly in the implementation of mine clearance activities within a short period of time, in addition to the work of several donor funded mine action agencies.

The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) had adequate human resources to expand its demining activities. Considering the expertise and capacity available a new unit in the SLA was created to undertake humanitarian demining. The capacity of the Humanitarian Demining Unit (HDU) of the SLA was immediately increased by procurement of 15 demining flail machines, 500 metal detectors and other demining equipment through an accelerated process which in turn accelerated the demining of identified resettlement areas, access roads, locations of infrastructure and the paddy lands. In addition, response to the request of the GoSL, donor agencies procured an additional six flail machines. The manual demining capacity of the HDU was increased up to 1,200 utilizing both Government funds and some assistance from donors, making HDU fully equipped to undertake the humanitarian demining operations. The machines were airlifted at a cost of Rs. 2,200 million. The expenditure by the GOSL amounting to Rs. 2,200 million (US$. 19.81 million) in 2009 for demining operations, is nearly 52 per cent of the total expenditure for demining activities. This reflects the commitment of the GOSL to free Sri Lanka, particularly the war

Unloading demining machinery from Aircraft


ravaged area from the threat of land mines and UXOs. The HDU played the lead role in mine clearance and was responsible for freeing nearly 75 percent of the total cleared area.

The machines were airlifted at a cost of Rs. 2,200 million to rid the mined landscape of the Northern Province expeditiously to commence resettlement.

The INGOs participated in demining activities were Halo Trust, Danish Demining Group (DDG), Mines Advisory Group (MAG), Swiss Foundation for Mine Action (FSD), Horizon, Sarvatra, Milinda Moragoda Institute for People’s Empowerment (MMIPE) and Delvon Assistance for Social Harmony (DASH).

Under these circumstances taking into consideration the demand from the IDPs to return to their villages

as soon as possible, a strategy of prioritization adopted towards the latter period.

— Areas required for the resettlement of people

— Land where people conduct their livelihood activities

— Land giving access to schools, hospitals, temples/ churches

— Land with essential infrastructure that requires repair, such as existing roads, electricity supply, water supply and irrigation systems

— Hazardous areas within three kilometres from villages, main roads and access roads

— Land required for development and construction of new infrastructure

Manual Demining, Mullaitivu District

Mini Flail Machine in Demining


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— Protective minefield around existing military The NGOs and the HDU of SLA have cleared a installations considerable extent of land during the period. About

727 sq. km. were cleared through Non Technical — Hazardous areas between three and fi ve kilometres Surveys (NTS). The major performers in NTS are

from villages, main roads and access roads DDG, HDU of SLA and Sarvatra. Around 545 sq. km. of Battle Area Clearance out of 760 sq. km. is by HDU— Hazardous areas within jungles with no direct of SLA i.e. more than 35%.impact on the daily activities and requirements of

the population and authorities The GOSL has succeeded in clearing land mines and

— Hazardous areas further than five kilometres from UXOs in almost all regions except for a few Grama villages, main roads and access roads Niladhari divisions in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu

districts, where heavy mining and burial of heavyDuring the period ending May 2012 the total extent of arms took place towards the end of the humanitarianland cleared was 1,318 sq. km. with another 100 sq. km operation.left to the demined.

Extent of Land cleared by each agency in square meters. (Includes 349,982 sq. m. cleared outside the province.)

Clearing Organization BAC sq. m. MF sq. m. NTS sq. m. Total sq. m.

SLA 544,813,764 11,562,254 7,874,755 564,250,773

NPA 11,899,199 3,103,094 0 15,002,293

HALO TRUST 15,366,586 2,776,310 0 18,142,896

DDG 20,492,370 2,268,120 601,952,825 624,713,315

FSD 18,596,391 1,813,911 2,400,679 22,810,981

MAG 18,689,032 2,358,345 39,603,943 60,651,320

JCCP 0 92,499 0 92,499

HORIZON 89,147,656 1,008,673 0 90,156,329

SARVATRA 40,502,872 7,200,173 75,820,394 123,523,439

MMIPE 954,806 266,548 0 1,221,354

DASH 0 58,909 0 58,909

Total 760,462,676 32,508,836 727,652,596 1,520,624,108

District Battle Area Mine Field Non Technical Total in Clearance Clearance Surveys (sq. m.) (sq. m.) (sq. m.) (sq. m.)

Jaffna 19,635,033 4,004,481 4,361,600 28,001,114

Kilinochchi 20,962,043 3,238,420 544,585,539 568,786,002

Mullaitivu 128,864,253 6,937,611 0 135,801,864

Vavuniya 68,141,826 3,955,356 95,829,986 167,927,168

Mannar 174,669,335 12,581,339 82,875,471 270,126,145

Total 412,272,490 30,717,207 727,652,596 1,170,642,293


Restoration of Basic Infrastructure

Prior to commencement of the resettlement, the GoSL spearheaded a rapid rehabilitation of infrastructure. Initially, priority was given to essential infrastructure through 180-Day Programme. (i.e. access roads, minor tanks, public buildings to facilitate delivery mechanism, hospitals, schools, Agrarian Services Centres, Divisional Secretary Offices etc.) and the responsibility for restoration and reconstruction was entrusted to the Government agencies (i.e. Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB), State Development and Construction Corporation (SD&CC) and State Engineering Corporation (SEC)). The GoSL invested approximately Rs. 6.6. billion (US$ 59.44 million) to procure earth moving and construction machinery and heavy equipment required for reconstruction of infrastructure. The Ministry of Nation Building and Estate Infrastructure Development (presently the Ministry of Economic Development) spent nearly Rs. 4.4 billion (US$ 39.63 million) for rehabilitation of infrastructure identified as priorities under 180Day Programme. Furthermore, through the “Gama Neguma” (Village Development) programme of the Ministry of Economic Development, considerable investment has been made since 2006 for improvement of several sectors under infrastructure and for social development.

A detailed assessment of damages to public buildings, minor tanks and the canals was conducted by technical teams appointed by the PTF.

Methodology adopted for Resettlement

Whilst the IDPs were in Welfare Villages, the following procedure was put into action to facilitate their resettlement:

• Collection of data pertaining to each family including their native place, Divisional Secretary and Grama Niladhari division

• Preparation of a district list based on the above data

• Submissions of the list to the respective district secretary for cross checking of information.

• Humanitarian Demining

• Obtaining the UNDP demining clearance certificate prior to resettlement

• Arrangement of transport for the IDPs for ‘go and see’ visits with the respective Grama Niladhari

• Obtaining consent from IDPs to resettle in their places of origin

• Arrangement of transport to the respective DS Division

• Reception of IDPs by the District Secretary at a ceremony attended to by Government Officials

• Transportation of IDPs to Transitional Shelters in schools at their own places. (water, sanitation facilities and food were provided)

• Conduct Mine risk education by security officers and UNICEF/UNDP

• Visits for preparation of own shelter

Commencement of Resettlement

Resettlement programme started from Musali DS division of Mannar district in August 2009 as a considerable number of IDPs were in welfare centres in Mannar and Nanaddan DS divisions and they were displaced only for a period of around one year. As the LTTE did not have an opportunity to destroy the

IDPs on the way to their places of origin


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IDPs on the way to their places of origin

dwellings and infrastructure of the villages abandoned recently those villages along the coastal belt of Musali DS division were relatively intact requiring minimal assistance for rehabilitation.

The total number of recently displaced families residing in Nanaddan and Mannar welfare centres was 3,125 making 12,690 members. All of them were resettled in 15 Grama Niladhari divisions and consequently the welfare centres were closed down by September 2009. The order of resettlement had to be consistent with that of demining adopted by agencies and hence the next phase of resettlement commenced from Manthai West DS division in Mannar in September 2009. The number settled in 19 GN divisions was 2,328 families with 7,584 members. Together with pioneer resettlements in Musali and Manthai West 502 families with 1,509 members and 263 families with 875 members were also resettled in Mannar Town and Nanaddan DS divisions respectively.

Simultaneously, resettlement was carried out along the coastal belt in Manthai West DS division in Mannar district and Thunukkai and Manthai East DS divisions in Mullaitivu district. Thereafter, resettlement was carried out in Jaffna as more than 25,000 families in Menik Farm welfare center opted to return to Jaffna.

Provision of Resettlement Packages

Every resettled family was provided with the following assistance: • Provision of dry rations

• Initial Grant of Rs. 5,000 as part of a total Shelter Grant of Rs. 25,000

• Land preparation cost of Rs. 4000 per acre

• Non-Food relief items (Core kits); mosquito nets, Jerry cans, kitchen sets, towels, plastic mat, bedsheets, plastic basins, GI buckets

• Additional NFRI on need basis; clothing, coconut scrapers, slippers, food containers, tarpaulin kits, plastic sheets (4 x5m.), nylon ropes

• Hygiene packs as per UNICEF standards

• Return tool kits, crow bar, axe, rake, heavy carpenter hammer, shovel, mammoty, hurricane lamp, jungle knife

• Provision of seed paddy (02 bushels per acre per family for two acres)

• Roofing sheets (12 nos. per family)

• Cement bags (8 nos. per family)


Handing over Dry food packages (WFP)

Providing Tin sheets Providing Cement bags

Providing NFRI Packages

Cash grant payments to the resettled families


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Providing Agriculture Tool Kits

The Government of India assisted to provide cement for each housing unit. There were shelter materials such as tarpaulin sheets and nylon ropes in the (NFRI) package. The returning families were entitled to dry food rations for a period of six months provided by the WFP and distributed through the established co-operative outlets. Where there had been a delay in cultivation of land, food assistance period was extended by three months.

The Indian Government provided further assistance to the GOSL, by providing agricultural tools for the returnees. Almost all the IDP families returned from the welfare centres were given the entire package of resettlement assistance. The Progress of distribution of resettlement assistance as at the end of March 2011 was as follows:

Resettlement Number of Families supplied with Roofing sheets Cement Bags

No. No. Cash UNHCR NECORD UNHCR Agricultural No. No. No. No. of of Grant Cash Cash NFRI Implements of of of Bags of

Families Persons Rs. 5,000 Grant Grant Package sheets Families issued Families Resettled Resettled Rs. 25,000 Rs. 25,000 issued

District

Jaffna 37,625

Kilinochchi 38,598

Mullaitivu 29,919

Vavuniya 11,682

Mannar 24,211

Northern 142,035 Province

117,439

123,254

94,874

40,218

93,775

469,560

19,688

28,452

25,828

7,710

7,229

88,907

20,156

29,672

21,602

5,073

5,223

81,726

18,548

3,220

11,238

1,184

2,635

36,825

19,485

31,060

24,325

8,752

13,516

97,138

13,335

21,770

24,160

10,335

13,415

83,015

107,676

32,219

249,072

108,036

150,691

647,694

8,973

2,769

20,585

9,003

10,904

52,234

115,456

18,381

51,232

64,000

64,000

313,069

14,432

2,300

6,404

8,000

8,000

39,136


Sanitation

To ensure availability of hygienic sanitation facilities constructing latrines with the housing units was considered essential. As a principle all the housing construction agencies were instructed to provide a permanent or temporary latrine for the permanent and transitional houses respectively.

There was a need to provide latrines separately, where housing construction programme took time or returnees had to move in to houses provided by various agencies but without latrines. Similarly there were latrines damaged together with the houses. Hence the sanitation programme envisaged three different activities; i.e.,

(a) Construction of latrines with permanent or transitional houses, (b) construction of latrines for the existing houses and (c) repairs to damaged latrines.

Food and Domestic Water Supply

Another important priority was providing food and drinking water. During the initial six months the WFP provided dry food rations for all the families. The plan was to make it possible for all the families to produce their staple food items by the end of the six months. With this target all the returnee families were provided with assistance to cultivate their lands. The WFP supervised the distribution of food items and co-operative system was used to ensure effective distribution.

The need for food assistance was only for a short period as farmers were able to cultivate their lands commencing in Maha 2009/10 and as and when IDPP were resettled.

Pallimunai Water Tank


In the case of drinking water, action was taken to clean and repair the wells by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) and Water Resources Board (WRB) and the NGOs with UNICEF financial contribution. The people too participated in cleaning wells in their premises for which purpose they were provided with water pumps.

Permanent latrines

Semi-permanent latrines

Well at Kuruntupittiy

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Status of Resettlement as at December 2011

District No. of DS No. of GN No. of GN No. of GN No. of No. of divisions divisions divisions divisions Families persons

completely resettled resettled resettled displaced

Jaffna 15 435 40 21 37,625 117,439

Kilinochchi 4 95 95 92 38,598 123,254

Mullaitivu 5 127 127 119 29,919 94,874

Vavuniya 4 102 88 88 11,682 40,218

Mannar 5 153 77 76 24,211 93,775

Total 33 912 427 396 142,03 469,560

Early Recovery for Sustainable Settlement The second phase of the Humanitarian Assistance was directed towards early recovery activities since it became necessary to provide assistance for the returnees to commence their economic activities. In order to cater to these requirements, the GoSL stepped up interventions, and further promoted early recovery initiatives to revitalize the livelihoods of the resettled families. These included the creation of a supportive environment for agriculture through the provision of inputs and services to enhance the opportunities for agricultural activities starting in 2009/10 Maha with FAO support. The GoSL welcomed INGOs/NGOs involvement in effectively assisting to build up livelihood of the resettled families. In order to avoid duplication and to ensure optimum use of funding, PTF issued guidelines and directions and prioritized livelihood activities while continuing attention to shelter requirements, in partnership with donors and other Government entities.

Immediately after 180 programme, data was collected from Grama Sevaka Divisions in participation with the resettlers to identify immediate needs of the returnee population. The data was compiled into an “Action Plan” identifying the priority activities to be completed in 2010 and the balance to be completed thereafter. All the implementing agencies including Government, UN and NGOs were instructed to identify activities from this Action Plan. While the humanitarian assistance continued, major focus in 2010 was for early recovery with livelihood development and income generating activities.

Sustainability and durability of the resettlement programme was considered to be based on

re-establishment of livelihood activities. Around 70 per cent to 80 per cent of the people in the Northern Province were farmers and 20 to 30 per cent consist of fishing community. Animal husbandry and self employment were other major income generating activities to a small percentage. However, they played an important role in generating supplementary incomes to many of the families.

The I/NGOs and the UN agencies played an active role in supporting livelihood activities. Nearly 39 INGOs were involved in supporting livelihood development activities in all the districts. The principle adopted was to provide grants in cash or kind for resettled families to re-engage in the economic activity they were involved prior to displacement. As a policy, each and every selected family was provided a package of assistance valued at least Rs. 35,000, so that it will be adequate to meet the initial requirement of any livelihood activity. The package or combination of more than one package was decided in consultation with each family and identifying their specific skills and needs.

Paddy Cultivation

The largest economic activity in the Northern Province is Paddy farming. The total extent of Paddy lands is recorded as 240,000 acres. The major, medium and minor irrigation schemes fed the cultivation of these agri lands. There are lands which go under cultivation in the Maha season under rain fed conditions as well.

The FAO in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture assisted the paddy farmers by providing


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seed paddy at the rate of three bushels per acre for all the paddy farmers. The Provincial Department of Agriculture implemented this programme. In 2010/11 Maha season, farmers were able to cultivate 210,000 acres of paddy land.

At the time of resettlement, there were no tractors or any other farm equipments available in the areas to plough and prepare the lands for cultivation. The Government having negotiated with the Government of India obtained 500 four wheel tractors to be given to the Agrarian Services centres in the North. The US Department of Agriculture also allocated funds through the GOSL to procure more four wheel tractors. The NGOs followed the lead given by the donors and provided two wheel tractors. In fact, currently the availability of tractors with the Agrarian Services Centres in the North exceeds the actual need.

It was realized that farmers were unable to pay for the operational costs at the initial stage. Therefore, arrangements were made to provide cash grants of Rs. 4,000 per acre for the lands cultivated in the fi rst two seasons. The required funds for this purpose were channelled through the Agrarian Services Centres. Considering the need to protect the paddy crop farmer organizations were supplied with barbed wire for perimeter fencing, to keep away the straying cattle.

Other Food Crops (OFC)

The subsidiary food crops such as black gram, green gram, maize and gingelly are generally produced in the Northern Province under rain fed conditions. The FAO provided seed materials for farmers to commence rain fed subsidiary food crop cultivation. The Government of India also assisted in providing seed materials.

Farm machinery distributed to Resettled farmers at Kilinochchi

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The Northern farmers especially in the Jaffna peninsula are well known for cultivation of high value crops utilizing lift irrigation water. Lift irrigation, traditionally manually practiced in the past, has now been done with use of kerosene run water pumps. In the mainland where water is available via the streams and wells, farmers were practicing lift irrigated cultivation. The crops were mainly chillies, red onion and vegetables. As there was a good market for these crops in adjoining townships as well as in the South, farmers earned considerable returns on the high value crop cultivation. During the period of conflict the number of water pumps lost by the farmers was estimated at around 10,000. A special programme was launched to supply water pumps to the farmers who are having reliable sources for pumping. The number of pumps distributed both by the Provincial Council and the NGOs is in the range of 7,500.

Home Gardening

Being a rural region most of the homesteads in the North are more than half an acre in extent. A programme was appropriately put in place to develop home gardens with fruit trees including mango and jack and other plantation crops such as coconut and palmyrah, timber species and vegetable gardens. The concept embodied in the “Divi Neguma” programme was adopted in home garden development integrating agriculture with animal husbandry and cottage industries. Home garden development in Mannar

Home garden development in Mannar


Sea Fishing, Mannar

Solainila Kudiyiruppu, Pallavarajankaddu

Nainamadu, Vavuniya North

Fisheries

The Northern Province is endowed with large internal water bodies and the sea surrounding most parts of the province. The shallow sea on to the West and the lagoons around the peninsula has offered the opportunity to carry on the vocation of fishing for a large community of inhabitants. The industry includes inland fi sheries, lagoon fishing and deep sea fi shing. A special programme was launched to assist fi shermen to commence fishing activities in all sectors.

A project launched under the Ministry of Fisheries assisted the inland fishermen by providing canoes, fishing gear and bicycles with fish boxes. The project was supplemented by the NGOs to ensure supply of an adequate number of equipment required for inland fisheries. Similar assistance was extended to lagoon and deep sea fishing through supply of boats, engines, fishing gear and required infrastructure facilities including fisheries co-operative buildings roads etc.

The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) had recovered a considerable number of fishing boats in the Eastern coastal belt during the operations. They were heavily damaged during the conflict and abandoned. The SLA took a special interest in repairing around 65 fi shing boats with engines and distributed them among the returning fi shermen families.

Dairy Farming

Three main areas were addressed under animal husbandry. In principle, considering the cultural and religious practices of the inhabitants no attempt was made to encourage cattle for beef. Instead the major thrust was on rearing cattle for dairy. The farmers were provided with a cow with a calf and materials for a shed. The Milk collecting centres connected with the main powdered milk producers were requested to focus on collecting milk from the farmers. The rounding up of stray cattle by the SLA too assisted in increasing milk production in the region. The intention was to involve around 10% of the families in dairy farming so that the family economy could be strengthened while intake of milk will also contribute to raise the nutritional level.

It was observed that the local population was extensively engaged in goat farming. A scheme was launched to provide four female goats to a family. Depending on

Goat Farming

545, Valanagar, Yokapuram, Mallavi


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availability each family was provided with a male goat as well. There was a shortage of high quality male goats, hence arrangements were made to provide one male animal to five families. The target was to supply goats to 30% of the families to ensure a source of supplementary income.

Backyard Poultry

A larger percentage of families preferred to have backyard poultry to supplement family income. A considerable number of female headed families were involved in the backyard poultry programme. It was anticipated that

around 50% of the families would engage in backyard poultry. The selected families were provided with 15 to 20 one month old chicks and materials for cages by the NGOs.

Self Employment

A significant number of families are headed by persons employed in small enterprises. Therefore, village level blacksmiths, bicycle repair shops, tailors, and retail shopkeepers, masons and carpenters were also targeted under livelihood development programme.

Maretimepattu

Carpentry tools- Nadernkerni

Cycle repairing tools distribution - Oddusuddan


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UN Habitat Housing - Silawatai


ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

• Health Sector Development in Northern Province after May 2009

• Provision of Shelter

• Revival of Education

• Restoration of Water and Sanitation (WASH)

• Rehabilitation of Electricity Network

• Path to Spiritual Development

• Restoration of Administration

Improving quality of life


Newly renovated Mullaitivu Hospital, Manchoolai.

Economic and Social Development

It was common knowledge that in order to achieve its goal the LTTE not only engaged in a violent confrontation but also embarked on destroying and causing extensive damages to the Government property and infrastructure throughout the Northern Province. The extent of damage was enormous which included destruction of economic infrastructure both industrial and agricultural, the transport system such as rail and highways, the telecommunication system and the water supply systems including all the major water towers. During the past three decades, maintenance of the entire road network was not done properly though fair amounts of funds were allocated. Funds and the machinery that was available for maintenance had been utilized for activities preferred by the LTTE. The Northern Province was severed from the national power grid and systems repaired by the Ceylon Electricity Board during the period were destroyed now and again by the LTTE and the rural electrification system was completely destroyed. The equipment such as poles, cables and generators in the system have been used in LTTE camps. The telecommunication system based on cables had been completely destroyed and these cables were used for setting up communication facilities for the LTTE. All the TV towers have been levelled to the ground preventing any transmission reaching the people.

The damages caused to the public buildings were very extensive. Roofs, fittings, sanitaryware of the public buildings were removed and later found being used in bunkers and camps. Further, public places like hospitals and schools were used as camps and even as hiding places

to avoid Security Forces. The attacks against the Security Forces were launched from these places.

Economic and social infrastructure development is the third phase of the strategy for reconstruction of the Northern Province. This is an ongoing process which will encompass the entire development spectrum of the Northern Province. A massive investment has been set apart for reconstruction of highways, railways, irrigation network, power supply, water supply etc. The investment includes domestic as well as external assistance. The line Ministries have taken over the responsibility of implementing the tasks with special emphasis in order to complete the work during the scheduled time frame. It is the view of the Government that the private sector involvement should be encouraged for the development of infrastructure which would eventually create the necessary environment for the private sector involvement in the development phase. It must be noted that the Government has taken upon itself the responsibility to create an enabling environment for smooth functioning of the Government machinery and to encourage the private sector participation and also to attract external assistance to reconstruct the Northern Province.

By doing this, the Government has unequivocally demonstrated its sincere commitments to rebuild the Northern Province. The following is a brief description of development activities that have taken place as a part of the ongoing process towards sustainability and stability.


Improving Quality of Life

Health Sector Development in Northern Province after May 2009 The health institutions in the Province comprises hospitals with specialist services as District General Hospital, Base Hospital(BH), Divisional Hospital(DH) and Primary Medical Care Units(PMCU) as curative care institutions and MOH Offices, Gramodhaya Health Centres(GHCs), Anti-Malaria Campaigns and School Dental Clinics as preventive care institutions. The Ayurvedha Sector is functioning with only Curative Care Institutions. Beside this, One Teaching Hospital is functioning in Jaffna district under the Line Ministry.

As a result of the conflict many institutions in the Vanni area had been badly affected. With the liberation

of the Northern Province, the GoSL lost no time in meeting the formidable challenge in restoration of the health services. The priority included restoration of curative and preventive health facilities by restructuring infrastructure and increasing human resources to ensure effective delivery mechanism. The governments contribution in development of the health sector in the North is highlighted by the fact that per capita capital allocation made by the government for years 20092011 stands at Rs. 2598 compared to Rs. 801 for the rest of the country.

No. of Health Care Institutions in the Northern Province

Facility No.

Preventive Care Institutions 161

Curative Care Institutions 102

Ayurvedhic Medical Institutions 83

Total Allocations by contributors (In Rs. mn.) 2009 - 2011

NGO/INGO, 887.2 (US$ 8.06mn.) GoSL,3100.2

(US$ 28.18mn)

UN Agencies, 575.7 (US$ 5.23mn.)

Foreign Funded 1898.5

(US$ 17.25mn.)



Total Expenditure by contributors (In Rs. mn.) 2009 - 2011

NGO/INGO, 470.5 (US$ 4.27mn.)

GOSL, 2365.7 (US$ 21.50mn.)

UN Agencies, 462.1 (US$ 4.20mn.)

Foreign Funded 838.1

(US$ 7.61mn.)

The improvements in the health sector are evident shows that malnutrition of children have come down through health indicators. The following chart significantly over the years:

Malnutrition of Children (1-2 years) (Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts excluded due to non-availability of

baseline data)

Even with the conflict, the immunization programme the improvement of the ground situation, the vaccine continued in the Northern Province. But due to supply, coverage and reporting improved. This is poor communication the actual numbers were not evident in the graph above. which shows that the correctly reported to the Epidemiological Unit. With Measles coverage has improved significantly in 2010.


Figure : Measles Coverage in Sri Lanka 2009 and 2010

With the development activities in the Northern Northern province had the highest number of patient Province, the number of functioning healthcare beds per population (432 per 100,000 people) compared institutions and the number of hospital beds available to the national level of 339 per 100,000 population. for the population have steadily increased. In 2010,

Hospital Beds per 100,000 population in 2010

In 2009 only 63.7% of cadre positions had been filled due to shortage of all categories of staff. With the efforts of the Ministry of Health, the situation was gradually improved through the filling of the vacant positions. Above chart shows human resource profi le according

to districts. Ninety one percent of the approved cadres are already filled. But recent developments in the north shows there is a need to revisit the numbers of the respective cadres to be deployed.



Human resource profile according to districts as of 30 June 2011

Breakdown of Selected Categories of Health Staff working in the Northern Province

Approved Available Filled %

Medical/Dental Consultants 45 47 104 Medical Officers/Dental Surgeons 652 490 75

Sisters and Nurses 799 825 103 Professional Supplementary to Medicine (Pharmacists, Radiographers, Medical Laboratory Technologist etc.) 168 180 107 Public Health Inspectors, Public Health Midwives and other same level staff 558 485 87 Para-Medical Services (ECG Technicians, Dispensers) 155 129 83

It is demonstrated that the percentage filled of the of categories of Health workers in other provinces such categories of health workers ranges from 75% (Medical as North Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and North Officers) to 107% (PSM ). This situation is comparable Central. and in some cases better than in terms of availability

District Hospital Mullaitivu, Manchoolai.


Restoration of Health Sector in each districtJAFFNA DISTRICT

Government Health Institution in Jaffna District

When considering health facilities in Jaffna District, the Teaching Hospital in Jaffna is the only tertiary care institution which functions under the administration of Central Ministry of Health. All other curative

No. of Curative Care Institutions in Jaffna District

Category of Institutions Nos.

Teaching Hospitals 01

Base Hospitals (Type A & B) 04

Divisional Hospitals 22

Primary Medical Care Units 16

In the preventive sector there are 11 Medical Officer of Health Areas (MOHA), 31 Gramodhaya Health Centres, and 10 School Dental Clinics.

institutions function under the administration of Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS). Distribution of Health Care Institutions is given below:



Teaching Hospital Jaffna

Teaching hospital Jaffna is the tertiary care and Gynaecology) as well as finer specialties such as facility which is catering to the total population Orthopedic, Eye, ENT, Psychiatric, Dermatology and of the Northern Province. In addition it serves Dental care services. as a training centre for under graduate and post graduate medical education. The major development activities taken place in

Teaching Hospital Jaffna with source of funding is This hospital offers services in four main given below:specialties(Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and Obstetrics

Summary of Expenditure for Teaching Hospital Jaffna Source of Funds Amount Amount

(Rs. mn.) (US$ mn.)

GOSL 524.42 4.76

Foreign Governments 720.30 6.54

Total 1,244.72 11.30

Development Activities in Teaching Hospital Jaffna 2009 May-2011 November Name of Construction Amount Funding Status

(Rs. mn.) AgentCompletion of the 3rd Floor of the 70 Ministry of Completed

Five Storied Ward Block Health (MOH)

Construction of the Blood Bank 36 MOH Completed

Construction of the Kitchen 21 MOH On-going

Construction of the Room for 750KVA Generator 3.5 MOH Completed

Construction of the 4th Floor of the Five-storied Ward Block 56 MOH On-going

Construction of the MO’s Quarters 15 MOH Completed

Construction of the 9000 LITRE OVERHEAD TANK 0.98 MOH Completed

Renovation of the General Office 1.5 MOH Completed

Construction of the Vehicle Park for Medical Officers 1.3 MOH Completed

Construction of the Central Function Unit under JICA Project 680.3 Japan On-going

Renovation of the Mortuary 1.9 MOH On-going

Renovation - Painting Ward 30 0.7 MOH On-going



Renovation - Surgical Block Roof Work 0.7 MOH On-going

Renovation of the Mental Health Unit 2.9 MOH On-going

Construction of the Lift for Medical Ward Complex 80 MOH Allocation received,

Money is given to CEB

Construction of the Waste Disposal Storage Room 0.7 MOH Completed

Construction of the Biogas Plant 3 Environmental Completed

Authority

Construction of the Oxygen Plant 40 France Completed. Donation

from French Govt.

Purchase of Essential Medical Equipment and Other repairs 227.84 MOH Completed

Total 1,244.72


Infrastructure Development in Jaffna District (Other than Teaching Hospital, Jaffna)

Base hospital, Point Pedro

Summary of Expenditure for Jaffna District Source of Funds Amount Amount

(Rs. mn.) (US$ mn.)

GOSL 490.92 4.46

UN Agencies 6.85 0.06

NGOs/ INGOs 230.95 2.09

Total 728.72 6.61

Development Activities of Jaffna District (2009 May 2011 November) Activity Description Location Funding

Source Amount in (Rs. mn.)

Construction of the Divisional Hospital DH Karaveddy PSDG 12.451

Construction of the Maternity Ward (Stage I) DH Manipay PSDG 14.442

Construction of the Drugs stores BH Chavakachcheri PSDG 10.972

Construction of the Primary Medical Care Unit PMCU Illavalai PSDG 8.053

Construction of the MO Quarters DH Karainagar PSDG 8.396

Construction of the Gramodhaya Health Center GHC Athiyadi PSDG 7.357

Re-construction of the Hospital Building BH Tellipalai HSDP + PSDG 42.885

Re-construction of the OPD/Administration Block DH Atchuveli HSDP 11.988

Improvement of the Hospital Building BH Point Pedro HSDP 20.027

Improvement of the Hospital Building DH Punguduthivu HSDP 7.684



Activity Description Location Funding Source

Amount in (Rs. mn.)

Re-Construction of the Maternity Ward (6 nos.) DH, Kodikamam HSDP 77.058 DH, Velanai DH, Karaveddy DH, Vaddukoddai DH, Kondavil PMCU, Illavalai

Re-construction of the MOH Office Building with Quarters MOH, Uduvil HSDP 27.459 MOH, Kayts

Re-Construction of the BME Unit Pannai HSDP 13.582 Re-construction of the Regional Training Centre (On-going) Pannai PSDG 24.000 Construction of the Administrative Block with OPD BH, Chavakachcheri NECORD 31.190 Provision of Water Supply BH, Chavakachcheri NECORD 9.160 Construction of two Storeyed Consultant Quarters BH, Point Pedro NECORD 28.200 Construction of a Building for Drug Store BH, Point Pedro NECORD 18.160 Rehabilitation of Water Supply Scheme & Sewerage NECORD 24.400 System (On-going) BH, Tellipalai Re-construction of a paramedical unit block DH, Valvettithurai NECORD 10.161 Renovation works of the OPD Block, Wards BH, Tellipalai EnREP 13.670 Re-construction of the Divisional Hospital (On-going) DH, Maruthankerny EnREP 27.640 Construction of the Gramodhaya Health Centre GHC, Allaipiddy UNICEF 6.849 Construction of the new Doctors Quarters DH, Valvettithurai Australian- 28.400

Red Cross Reconstruction of the Paediatric unit (48 beds) BH, Chavakachcheri FIDR 13.545 Re-construction of the Hospital Building including MO Quarters DH, Ampan Mercy 27.000

Malaysia Construction of the Medical Ward Complex BH, Chavakachcheri Finland Red- 45.000

Cross Construction of the Surgical Ward Complex BH, Chavakachcheri Finland Red- 45.000

Cross Construction of the MO Quarters Complex BH, Chavakachcheri Finland Red- 40.000

Cross Provision of necessary medical equipment Selected hospitals HSDP 11.000 Provision of office furniture & equipment RDHS Office HSDP 8.000 Provision of an Ambulance DH, Ampan HSDP 4.875 Provision of a mobile Dental vehicle RDHS Office HSDP 6.658 Provision of Computed Radiography to upgrade the BH, Tellipalai NECORD 11.450 existing X-Ray Machine Provision of medical equipment BH, Chavakachcheri Finland Red 20.000

Cross Provision of an Ambulance Boat DH, Nainathivu MTI 12.000

Total 728.72


Paediatric Ward Unit at BH, Chavakachcheri

Divisional Hospital, Karaveddy

Divisional Hospital, Karaveddy

Refurbishment of the DH, Valvettithurai

Opening of PMCU, Urumpirai

Opening of PMCU, Illawalai

Drug Store at BH, Point Pedro

Opening of GHC, Aththiady



Maternity Ward at DH, Manipay

Repairs to the Psychiatric Ward at BH, Tellipalai

Construction of the Maternity ward at DH, Kondavil

Construction of the OPD block at DH, Atchuveli

Construction of the Maternity ward at DH, Kodikamam

Repairs to the Paediatric Ward at BH, Tellipalai

Improvement of the Hospital building at BH, Point Pedro

Semi-permanent ward at BH, Chavakachcheri


Construction of the Maternity ward at PMCU, Illavalai

Re-construction of the MOH Offi ce, Uduvil

Provision of Dental Chair to BH, Point Pedro

Provision of Mobile Dental Vehicle

Implementing “5S” System at RDHS Office

Construction of the Maternity Ward at DH, Vaddukoddai

In 2010, following training prgrammes were conducted:

(i) Training for PHMs to enhance knowledge and skills on management of acute malnutrition.

(ii) Training on adolescent, pre-pregnant and maternal nutrition.

(iii) Workshop for Behaviour Change Communication (BCC), nutrition plan developed, implemented

and monitored at the district level, with the participation of primary healthcare workers and community leaders.

Campaigning on breast feeding during world breast feeding week, training for mothers on breast feeding techniques, training on Dietary modification food supplementation & prenatal education for low BME students in Grade 10 in selected schools.



VAVUNIYA DISTRICT

The administration of Health Services of the Vavuniya Care Units, Chest clinic and STD clinic as curative care District is carried out by RDHS office Vavuniya. In institutions and MOH Offices, Gramodhaya Health Vavuniya the institutional network links 64 Health Centres and Anti-Malaria Campaigns as preventive care Institutions comprising of Hospitals with specialist institutions. These institutions provide Curative Care services as District General Hospital, District Base and Preventive Care Services to promote the Health Hospital to Divisional Hospitals, Primary Medical Status of the population.

Infrastructure Development (Construction/Reconstruction/Renovation/Repairs)

District General Hospital, Vavuniya


Summary of Expenditure for Vavuniya District with Source of Funds

Source of Funds Amount Amount (Rs. mn.) (US$ mn.)

GOSL 323.01 2.93

Foreign Government 10.00 0.09


NGOs/INGOs 205.00 1.86

Total 586.99 5.32

Major Development Activities (2009 May - 2011 November)


Amount in (Rs. mn.)

Refurbishment of Maternity & Extension of DGH, Vavuniya PSDG 10.02

Labour room

Construction of Semi-Permanent Wards DGH, Vavuniya PSDG 8.96

Construction of Semi-Permanent Ward BH, Cheddikulam PSDG 9.26

(Male & Female)

Improvement of Infrastructure Facilities DGH, Vavuniya HSDP 5.88

(OPD, OT)

Offi cers’ Quarters at DGH, Vavunia




Amount in (Rs. Mn.)

Construction of the Hostel for NTS NTS, Vavuniya HSDP 5.00

Repairs to the Hospital Building (Peripharal Unit, Male DH, Nedunkerni HSDP 17.67 Ward, Maternity Ward, Kitchen, Mortuary, Ambulance Garage, MO Quarters, Midwives’ Quarters, Generator Room, Clinic Center, PHI Quarters & Midwives’ Quarters at Old

Hospital)

Repairs to the Hospital Building DH, Puliyankulam HSDP 8.67 (MO Quarters, Midwives’ Quarters, Maternity ward & OPD block)

Water supply & overhead tank, X-ray Room, BH, Cheddikulam HSDP 9.10 improvement of infrastructure facilities

Reconstruction of Hospital building & MO Quarters DH, Pavatkulam HSDP 7.53

Reconstruction of Pathology & BME Section DGH, Vavuniya HSDP 14.78

Extension of covered way & Pipe medical gas system, DGH, Vavuniya HSDP 27.54 Water supply & Electric connection to MO & NO Quarters, Surgical Ward, MS Quarters, Isolation Unit, Maternity Ward

repairs

Establishment of CSSD stage I DGH, Vavuniya HSDP 8.20

Reconstruction of RE, MOMCH & MOOH Quarters (06 Nos.) RDHS Office HSDP 17.27

Construction of the Conference hall, the NTS Hostel NTS, Vavuniya HSDP 13.24

Construction of the Admin. block to NTS, Vavuniya, NTS, Vavuniya PSDG 15.05 (Storeyed building complex, Lecture hall,

Administration block)

Construction of a TB Ward BH, Cheddikulam Line Ministry 5.97

Construction of the Bio Medical Unit (Stage III)(on going) DGH, Vavuniya PSDG 11.00

Construction of the Dormitory for Nursing Officers – BH, Cheddikulam PSDG 20.00 Medical Officers

Urgent repairs & painting for the old OPD block, DGH, Vavuniya PSGD 7.00 four storeyed building

Construction of a Workshop Centre for artificial DGH, Vavuniya NECORD 8.00 prosthesis

Re-construction of the MOH Office (on going) MOH, Vavuniya North NECORD 21.00

Improvement of Wards & Quarters (on going) DGH, Vavuniya EnREP 15.00

Extension of the Maternity & Paediatric Ward DGH, Vavuniya UNICEF 13.57

Construction of the Paediatric Ward BH, Cheddikulam UNICEF 4.70

3 Gramodhaya Health Centres (GHCs) constructed in Vavuniya North UNICEF 8.94 resettlement areas (Vavuniya North)

Construction of the Chest Clinic DGH, Vavuniya Govt. of Japan 10.00

Construction of the MO Quarters Complex DGH, Vavuniya Canadian Red Cross 49.00

Construction of the Nurses Quarters Complex DGH, Vavuniya Canadian Red Cross 53.00

Surgical Theatre, X-Ray Unit, Laboratory, Blood Bank, BH, Cheddikulam German Red Cross 80.00 relocating Dental Unit, Extension of Paediatric Ward, Maternity Ward, construction of Surgical Ward (male & female)


Activity Description Location FundingSource

Amount in (Rs. mn.)

Construction of an Orthopaedic Theatre Complex DGH, Vavuniya MSF Holland 23.00

Provision of necessary medical equipment in 2009 DGH, Vavuniya HSDP 10.00

Provision of 52-seater bus NTS, Vavuniya PSDG 4.30

Provision of necessary medical equipment in 2011 DGH, Vavuniya, HSDP 21.00 Resettled area Hospitals

Provision of Biomedical reagents DGH, Vavuniya HSDP 9.34

Ambulance 02 Nos., Single Cab 01 No. DH, Nedunkerni HSDP 12.18 DH, Puliyankulam

Procurement of CEMONC equipment DGH, Vavuniya UNFPA 6.09

Procurement of Vehicle to Conduct Mobile Clinic RDHS, Office UNFPA 9.07

Provision of Vehicle to STD Clinic DGH, Vavuniya UNFPA 6.60

Total 586.99

Construction of the Administration Block at NTS, Vavuniya



Renovation of the Divisional Hospital, Nedunkerny

Renovation of the Divisional Hospital, Mamaduwa Renovation of the Divisional Hospital, Ulukulam

Repairs of the MO Quarters at DH, Pavatkulam Dental Chair


MANNAR DISTRICT

The administration of Health Services of the Vavuniya District is carried out by RDHS Offi ce, Vavuniya. In Vavuniya the institutional network links 64 Health Institutions comprising of Hospitals with specialist services as District General Hospital, District Base Hospital to Divisional Hospitals, Primary Medical Care

Units, Chest Clinic and STD Clinic as Curative Care Institutions and MOH Offices, Gramodhaya Health Centres and Anti-Malaria Campaigns as Preventive Care Institutions. These institutions provide Curative Care and Preventive Care Services to promote the Health status of the population.

No. of Curative Care Institutions in Mannar District


District General Hospital 01

Divisional Hospital (Type B) 03

Divisional Hospital (Type C) 05

Primary Medical Care Unit 07



In addition to the above hospitals, STD Clinic and In the preventive sector under each MOH there are Chest Clinic, Mannar are functioning under the clinic centres which provide mainly Maternal and Child administration of Regional Director of Health Services. Healthcare Services.


District General Hospital, Mannar

Summary of Expenditure for Mannar District with Source of Funds

Source of Funds Amount Amount (Rs. Mn.) (US $ mn.)

GOSL 283.32 2.57



Total 493.26 4.46


Major Development Activities (2009 May – 2011 November)


Amount in (Rs. mn.)

Construction of the Surgical Complex (3 Storey) StageIII DGH, Mannar PSDG 27.40

Re-construction of the Hospital Building DH, Adampan PSDG 35.55

Renovation of the Hospital Building DH, Vidathalthivu PSDG 9.26

Repairs to the MO Quarters & OPD block DH, Periya Pandivirichchan HSDP 9.47

Construction of 30 rooms Nurses Quarters DGH, Mannar HSDP/PSDG 41.32

Construction of the Blood Bank DGH, Mannar HSDP 7.47

Repairs to the Hospital Building DH, Murunkan HSDP 10.36

Repairs to the MOH Quarters & Store MOH, Mannar HSDP 5.03

Improvement of Internal Roads DGH, Mannar PSDG 10.00

Construction of the Surgical Complex (3-Storey) Stage II DGH, Mannar NECORD 25.97

Construction of the Central Dispensary with MO Quarters PMCUL, Thiruketheeswaram NECORD 14.19

Re-construction of the PMCU Periyamadhu EnREP 4.72

Re-construction of the PMCU Marichukaddy EnREP 9.19

Re-construction of the PMCU Iranaiillupankulam EnREP 9.20

Construction of the Maternity Ward DH, Chilawathurai UNICEF 13.10

Construction of 06 Nos. GHCs Pallimunai, UNICEF 31.58

Nanattan,

Vadakandal,

Periyamadhu,

Sinnavalayankaddu,

Arthimoddai

Construction of the Special Baby Care Unit DGH Mannar UNICEF 22.52

(nearing completion)

Construction of the Paediatric Ward (nearing completion) DH, Adampan UNICEF 19.38

Construction of the Maternity Ward (nearing completion) DH, Periya Pandivirichan UNICEF 23.38

Construction of the MOH Office with Quarters MOH, Adampan UNICEF 26.48

(nearing completion)

Construction of Semi-Permanent Rehabilitation Wards DGH, Mannar WHO 13.00

Construction of the Semi-Permanent Ward DGH, Mannar ICRC 17.50

Supply of Eye Equipment DGH, Mannar NECORD 9.70

Supply of EmOC Equipment DGH, Mannar UNFPA 22.00

Supply of GI Endoscope DGH, Mannar IOM 12.00

Provision of Medical and furniture Equipment Selected Hospitals HSDP 30.00

including DGH

Provision of 04 Nos. Ambulances DH, Adampan HSDP 19.77

DH, Vidathalthivu

DH, Chilawathurai

DH, Murunkan

Provision of 20 kv. stand by Generators DH, Adampan HSDP 4.72

DH, Vidathalthivu

DH, Periya Pandivirichan

Provision of an Ambulance DH, Periya Pandivirichan UNICEF 9.00

Total 493.26



Re-construction of the Divisional Hospital, Adampan, before & after reconstruction

Re-construction of the Primary Medical Care Unit, Vellankulam, before & after reconstruction

Re-construction of the Divisional Hospital, Vidathalthivu


KILINOCHCHI DISTRICT

In Kilinochchi District, General Hospital Kilinochchi Regional Director of Health Services, Kilinochchi. The is the major curative care institution and all the curative number of institutions according to category is given institutions function under the administration of below:

No. of Curative Care Institutions in Kilinochchi District



Base Hospital (Type B) 01




Presently, all the health institutions in Kilinochchi are under the administration of Regional Director of functioning except PMCU Iranaithivu, which is in Health Services. In the preventive sector, there are 16 the Poonakary DS Division. In addition to the above Gramodhaya Health Centres in the 4 Medical Officer hospitals, Chest Clinic, Kilinochchi is functioning of Health areas, under each Medical Officer of Health.




District General Hospital, Kilinochchi

Summary of Expenditure for Kilinochchi District Source of Funds Amount Amount

(Rs. mn.) (US$ mn.)

GOSL 404.98 3.68




Total 498.53 4.52

Major Development Activities (2009 May – 2011 November) Activity Description Location Funding


Repairs to Electrical Installation DGH, Kilinochchi PSDG 27.88

Construction of semi-permanent pre-fabricated DGH, Kilinochchi PSDG 9.56 buildings to Doctors Quarters & Nursing Offi cers Quarters

Construction of the RDHS Office RDHS, Kilinochchi PSDG 17.69

Repairs to OPD Block, Maternity ward, MO Quarters DH, Uruthirapuram HSDP 12.50

Repairs to OPD Block & MO Quarters PMCU, Vannerikulam HSDP 4.06

Reconstruction of the Hospital Building including DH, Akkarayankulam HSDP 22.19 MO Quaters & Midwives’ Quarters

Reconstruction of the PMCU PMCU, Kandawalai HSDP 6.98

Renovation of the Hospital Building BH, Mulankavil HSDP 8.96

Renovation of the MOH sub office Jeyapuram, HSDP 6.91 Poonakary


Presidential Task Force 69 Better healthcare newly built Kilinochchi Hospital once used to serve the LTTE casualties


Amount in (Rs. mn.)

Repairs to GHCs Puthumurippu, Sivanagar Naachchikuda, Anaivilunthan Kiranchi, Unionkulam Iranaimathanagar

HSDP 7.92

Reconstruction of the MOH Office (on going) MOH, Palai PSDG 10.00

Reconstruction of the MOH Quarters (on going) MOH, Palai PSDG 7.50

Reconstruction of the Nursing Officers Quarters (on going) DGH, Kilinochchi PSDG 17.00

Repairs to the Hospital Building (block 1,2,3) (nearing completion)

DGH, Kilinochchi NECORD 42.10

Completion of the MO Quarters (nearing completion) DGH, Kilinochchi NECORD 15.50

Re-installation of Central Air-Condition System (on going)

DGH, Kilinochchi NECORD 14.60

Renovation of GHCs Iyakachchi, Puliyampokkanai, Malayalapuram, Santhapuram, 4th Mile Post, Thampirai, Kallaru, Kanakampikaikulam, Umayalapuram (Paranthan)

EnREP 28.09

Refurbishment of the Obstetric Care Unit DGH, Kilinochchi UNICEF 17.43

Re-construction of the MOH Office (on going) MOH, Poonakary UNICEF 24.50

Re-construction of the Hospital Building DH, Tharmapuram WHO 15.35

Re-construction of the PMCU Vaddakachchi WHO 5.06

Re-construction of the GHC Karanthai Sarvodhayam 7.00

Provision of Medical and Furniture Equipment Selected Hospitals

including DGH

HSDP/PSDG 66.00

Provision of Ambulance (05 Nos.), Single Cab (02), Mobile Spraying Unit (01)

DH, Uruthirapuram BH, Mulangavill DH, Akkarayan DGH, Kilinochchi DH, Palai

HSDP 30.68

Provision of Medical Equipment (under evaluation) DGH, Kilinochchi NECORD 48.89

Provision of necessary Medical Equipment (on going) DGH, Kilinochchi Govt. of India 24.21

Total 498.53



OPD & Maternity ward at DH Akkarayankulam before & after reconstruction

Renovation & repairs to the OPD Block & MO quarters at PMCU Vannerikulam before & after reconstruction

Renovation & repairs to the Maternity ward at DH, Uruthirapuram before & after reconstruction


MULLAITIVU DISTRICT

In Mullaitivu District, General Hospital Mullaitivu Regional Director of Health Services, Mullaitivu. The is the major curative care institution. All the curative distribution of healthcare institutions are given below: institutions function under the administration of

No. of Curative Care Institutions in Mullaitivu District



Base Hospital (Type B) 01







District General Hospital, Mullaitivu

Summary of Expenditure for Mullaitivu District

Source of Funds Amount Amount (Rs. mn.) (US $ mn.)

GOSL 338.98 3.08




Total 584.15 5.30

Major Development Activities (2009 May - 2011 November) Activity Description Location Funding


Re-construction of Divisional Hospital DH, Mallavi HSDP 29.728

Refurbishment of Hospital Building DH, Naddankandal HSDP 6.999

OPD Block, Admn. Complex, MS Quarters, BH, Mankulam HSDP 18.702 Minor Employees Quarters, 24-bed Medical Ward

re-construction

Re-construction of MS Quarters DGH,Mullaitivu HSDP 4.386

Maternity Ward, ETU & Minor Staff Quarters & DH, Oddusuddan HSDP 10.349 DMO Quarters repairs

Re-construction of PMCU Building (02 Nos.) Puthuvedduvan HSDP 13.919 Mulliyawalai

Renovation of GHCs Muthaiyankaddu HSDP 5.933 Kalvilan Katsilaimadu



Amount in (Rs. mn.)

MOH Office, MOH Quarters, Clinic Room & Cycle Park renovation

MOH, Mallavi HSDP 8.762

Reconstruction of the RDHS Office (nearing completion) RDHS, Mullaitivu PSDG 28.000

Reconstruction of MO Quarters and Kitchen DGH, Mullaitivu PSDG 8.691

Reconstruction of Quarters to RDHS RDHS, Mullaitivu PSDG 4.702

Reconstruction of PMCU Alampil PSDG 10.00

Repairs to OPD Block (nearing completion) DGH, Mullaitivu NECORD 30.25

Construction of 30 rooms Nursing Officers Quarters (on going) DGH, Mullaitivu NECORD 40.00

Refurbishment of Obstetric Care Unit DGH, Mullaitivu UNICEF 13.65

Re-construction of Maternity Ward & Paediatric Ward Complex (on going)

DGH, Mullaitivu UNICEF 50.00

Re-construction of Paediatric Ward & Maternity Ward (on going)

DH, Mallavi UNICEF 33.81

Refurbishment of GHCs Mamoolai, Kumulamunai, Thaneeruttu, Vattapalai, Alampil, Kompavil, Kaively, Suthanthirapuram, Vallipunam, Iyankankulam, Paandiyankulam

UNICEF 25.25

Reconstruction of GHCs Vannivilankulam Sarvodhaya 10

Provision of Medical and furniture Equipment Selected Hospitals including DGH

HSDP/PSDG 30.50

Ambulance (05), Single Cab (03), Mobile Dental DH, Mallavi HSDP 48.73

Vehicle (01), Mobile Spraying Unit (01), 30-seater DH, Oddusuddan

Bus (01), Mobile Mental Health Vehicle (01) DH, Naddankandal

PMCU, Thunukkai

DGH, Mullaitivu

Provision of Medical Equipment (under evaluation) DGH, Mullaitivu NECORD 39.34

Provision of necessary Medical Equipment (on going) DGH, Kilinochchi Govt. of India 83.63

Provision of Laboratory Equipment DH, Mallavi IOM 10.83

Provision of 02 nos. Ambulances DH, Mallavi DGH, Mullaitivu

UNICEF 18.00

Total 584.15



Re-construction of the OPD block at Base Hospital Mankulam before & after reconstruction

Gramodhaya Health Centre, Karipattamurippu before & after reconstruction

Re-construction of the Male ward at DH - Mallavi


Provision of ShelterThe first priority in resettlement was to provide shelter. A survey was carried out through the District Staff and the security personnel and the observation was that housing had been a critical issue even when this area was under LTTE control. Major cause for the damage was removal of roofs, doors and windows. It has been reported that the LTTE instructed people to remove whatever possible and retreat with the LTTE so that the people can construct new houses at a new location.

The balance number of families had been living in temporary houses made out of perishable materials and hence were totally destroyed by the time resettlement commenced. During the period from 2005 to 2008 Northern East Housing Rehabilitation Programme (NEHRP) has made an attempt to construct new houses in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts as well. However, due to restrictions imposed by the insecure situation the total number of houses constructed by NEHRP in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu, prior to 2009, was only 611 and 613 respectively.

The Interim solutions included the following: (i) Temporary Shelter (ii) Transitional Shelter (Semi-permanent) (iii) Permanent houses including core houses

Under the circumstances, action was taken to provide cash grants and shelter materials as an immediate solution for the people either to repair a part of the damaged houses or to construct temporary shelters.

A cash grant of Rs. 25,000 funded by the UNHCR on the request of the GoSL was provided to the resettled families. An advance of Rs. 5,000 was given through the Divisional Secretary and the balance Rs. 20,000 through the Bank of Ceylon. In addition, Non Food Returnee Kits (NFRI) were distributed, which included 2 Tarpaulin sheets and Nylon ropes as tent material. The GoSL provided 12 roofing sheets and 8 Cement bags with the assistance of the Government of India to make the temporary shelter weatherproof.

Simultaneously, a programme was launched to upgrade the housing to semi-permanent status, which would last for two to three years or more until permanent houses are provided.

The relief provided through temporary shelter proved to be inadequate during the rainy season. As a result the second stage of transitional shelter was introduced. The model for semi-permanent houses was first introduced by IOM through consultation with the PTF. Subsequently, all INGOs/NGOs were directed to put up that model of houses instead of assistance to put up tents. A transitional shelter was designed to provide a 200 sq. ft. semi permanent house divided into two rooms. The walls were put up with cement blocks up to three layers and the balance up to roof level was to be completed with Cadjan or Plywood. The roof was made using roofing sheets. A temporary latrine was provided for each and every transitional shelter. The progress of transitional housing programme is indicated below:

Temporary Shelter



No. of Transitional Shelters constructed

District No. of Transitional No. of Transitional (semi-permanent) (semi-permanent) shelters commited shelters constructed

Jaffna 3,629 3,629

Kilinochchi 7,651 6,424

Mullaitivu 7,989 6,745

Vavuniya 1,666 1,666

Mannar 8,283 8,692

Total 29,198 22,156

Design for Semi-permanent houses (Transitional)

IOM Shelter in Manimempattu, Mullaitive


The third stage was the permanent housing. Having provided temporary and transitional housing to the returnee families, the GOSL commenced negotiations with donor agencies and NGOs to upgrade permanent houses with minimum basic standards.

The European Union committed to a project to upgrade 3,232 semi permanent houses constructed by some of the NGOs in Cheddikulam and Vavuniya DS Divisions in Vavuniya District. EU was requested to consider embracing the newly resettled families under their project for which an agreement was reached and target area was extended to cover other DS Divisions of Vavuniya District as well.

At the first phase, EU project completed 520 housing units. The balance is to be completed with in a two year time frame.

The GOSL took the leadership by allocating more funds for housing construction under the ongoing NEHRP. The total number of houses scheduled to be constructed under NEHRP is 27,392 of which 22,635 have already been completed. UN Habitat agreed to construct 7,900 houses with assistance under AUSAid and EU. Around 2,000 houses were almost completed. More NGOs have expressed their interest to assist returnee housing. The Sri Lanka Red Cross took the lead to construct 2,200 houses in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts. The number completed is around 830. The NGOs have undertaken to assist construction and repair of a small number of permanent houses.

Commitments for construction of permanent houses

Name of the Agent

GoSL (NEHRP)

Assistance from Govt. of India

UN HABITAT

EU

SLRC

Total

In addition, several INGOs (CARITAS, UNOPS, IOM, DRC) have been involved in assisting construction of

No. of Housing No. of Housing Units Units Completed

27,392 22,635

38,000 1,000

8,000 3,000

3,232 518

2,520 830

79,144 27,983

permanent and semi-permanent houses, numbering 1,500 houses.



No. of houses repaired

Name of the Agency No. ofHousing Units

NEHRP 3,675

UN HABITAT 2,000

NGOs 3,995

Total 9,670

Before

Before

Before

After

After

After

EU Funded Housing Project - Implemented by ASB - Vavuniya


Red Cross Funded Housing Project

Tellipalai Kopay

Construction of Houses at Selvapuram By CARITAS



Adampan - Mannar (NEHRP)

NEHRP Houses in Arippu East, Mannar



UN Habitat Housing - Silawatai

1000 houses project

Construction of Houses for resettled people in Pooneryn



Contribution of the Security Forces

Security forces in all five districts participated in construction of shelters, utilizing their manpower and the details are given in the following table:

District Sri Lanka Army Sri Lanka Navy Sri Lanka Air Force

Jaffna 473 new houses 15 new houses

2 houses repairs

Kilinochchi 3,143 temporary houses -

13 permanent houses

Mullaitivu 515 new houses -

3,717 houses repairs

Vavuniya 1,604 houses - 12 new houses

Mannar 1,140 houses 08 new houses 2,253 housing assistance for construction and repairs

The Programme of the Ministry of Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common amenities

The Ministry of Construction, Engineering Services under five of their programmes including the newly and Housing extended its activities in the Northern commenced “Janasaviya Upahara” loan scheme. The Province to cater to the needs of those to be resettled. number of houses constructed by years are given in the The National Housing Development Authority following table: (NHDA) under the Ministry constructed 1,549 houses

District 2009 2010 2011 Total

Jaffna 140 191 248 579

Killinochchi 0 135 121 256

Mullaitivu 0 10 102 112

Vavuniya 126 125 83 334

Mannar 95 62 111 268

Total 361 523 665 1,549

No. of Houses constructed - project wise District Gama Janasewana Scattered Projects Janasewana Other Total

Neguma Grant Loans Upahara

Jaffna 286 45 115 40 93 579

Kilinochchi 105 30 93 0 28 256

Mullaitivu 10 0 95 0 7 112

Vavuniya 229 22 56 0 27 334

Mannar 108 49 107 0 4 268

Total 738 146 466 40 159 1,549


Construction of Houses under assistance of the Government of India

Consequent to the State Visit by H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa the President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to India from 8th – 11th June 2011, the Government of India (GoI), pledged/announced a major initiative to undertake a programme of construction of 50,000 houses for Internally Displaced Persons in the

1000 houses project The construction of 1000 houses for vulnerable families for each district is given below:

Vavuniya 175 Jaffna 150 Kilinochchi 250 Mullaitivu 250 Mannar 175 Total 1,000

Construction of these houses has already been completed.

Northern and Eastern Provinces and also Estate Sector in Sri Lanka. Of this, 38,000 have been reserved for the Northern Province of which construction of 1,000 houses for landless vulnerable families have already been commenced. In addition, the GoI has undertaken to repair nearly 4,000 houses in the Northern Province.

House - construction for resettled people in Pooneryn



Revival of EducationThis chapter covers in detail the revival of the sector learning environment, helping them out of the stress with a great deal of work planned and implemented experienced by them and assisting them to proceed with during the past two and a half years with substantial their education.Government investments.

While there was school education covering children in Recognizing the value of education, immediately welfare centres, the GoSL took all the necessary steps to after the humanitarian operation, His Excellency the get on with the formal education in schools immediately President directed that education should continue with resettlement of people in their own lands. This was within the welfare centres starting immediately and a priority subject in the 180 day programme. continuing as long as people are in the centres.

In this process, two major aspects, fi rstly, provision The schools in all the districts experienced multiple of text books, uniforms and learning equipment and displacement and the (students) children reached secondly the repair and reconstruction of schools were transit camps and relief villages from December undertaken. Free books, uniforms and mid-day meals 2008 to May 2009. Temporary learning centres were were provided as shown below: established in these camps to expose the children to a

Direct Interventions by the Ministry of Education to the North

Issue of free Books Year

2009

Target

1,900,567

Physical Achievement

1,900,567

Financial Progress

268,338,715.00

2010 1,846,832 1,846,832 318,316,012.00

2011 2,971,049 2,339,021 392,576,611.00

Issue of free Uniforms Year

2009

Target

271,340


271,340

Financial Progress

64,860,505.00

2010 271,340 271,340 69,297,060.00

2011 451,667 451,667 74,104,948.00

Also, special classes were condvillages to prepare students for Grad

ucted in relief e 5 Scholarships,

GCE (O/L) and GCE (teachers from Colombo, V

A/L) examinations with avuniya and Jaffna.

Provision of Mid Day meal

Year

2009

2010

2011

Target

157,263

194,313

1,701,197


117,274

161,940

1,701,197



“Enjoying the freedom in a new environment” - Hindu College, Kilinochchi

Rehabilitation of schools

Altogether, there are 1,020 schools in the 12 educational zones in the Northern Province. By May 2009, most of the schools except in locations like Jaffna, Mannar and Vavuniya Towns had been damaged to some degree. Many of the school buildings were without roofs. There was no furniture in many of the schools. They were either damaged or removed. During the 180-Day programme, major attention was given to repair of damaged school buildings and supply of furniture to schools. Since 2009, 1,630 school buildings have been repaired at a total cost of Rs. 1,341 million and the entire investment was borne by the GoSL. By now, 919 schools are fully functional in the Northern Province with a total student population of 260,582 and having the services of 14,081 teachers.

The new construction, rehabilitation and repair work of the schools were carried out with funds obtained from the following projects funded by the Government:

• Education Sector Development Framework Project (ESDFP)

• Education Enhancement Development Programme (EEDP)

• Sectoral Education Mobilization Project (SEMP) • Provincial Specifi c Development Grant (PSDG) • NAWODAYA • Criteria Based Grant (CBG) • Isuru • Education Knowledge Society Project (EKSP)

Education Sector Development Framework Project (ESDFP) – 2009

The funds under this project were utilized to improve the higher order learning spaces i.e. Science Labs, Computer Corner, Activity Rooms etc. Under this assistance, Rs. 33.6 million has been spent during 2009 in Jaffna, Valikamam, Vadamarachchi, Thennamarachchi, Islands, Mannar, Vavuniya North and Vavuniya South educational zones. Further, under assistance from this project, several equipments such as Multimedia Projectors, Photocopying Machines,

Constructions under ESDFP Assistance

Computers, Scanners, Video and Digital Cameras, Public Address Systems and Conference Hall furniture have been supplied to the schools at a cost of Rs. 71.4 million in 2009.

In addition, another Rs. 15.7 million has been spent for maintenance, replacement, repairs and rehabilitation of schools in the same zones.

J/Nayanmarkadu Maheswary Vidyalayam



Education Enhancement Development Programme (EEDP) – 2009

Under this project, nearly Rs. 10 million has been spent Islands, Mannar, Vavuniya North and Vavuniya South for improvement of learning spaces in several schools in educational zones.Jaffna, Valikamam, Vadamarachchi, Thenmarachchi,

Repair and Maintenance

Education Sector Development Framework Project (ESDFP) 2010

In the year 2010, under assistance from this project, In addition, Rs. 44.8mn. has been spent for maintenance, Rs. 96.4mn. has been spent for improvements to repairs and rehabilitation of school buildings in Jaffna, high order learning spaces in the schools in the above Valikamam and Thunukkai educational zones. Further, mentioned educational zones and improvements to Rs. 11.3mn. has been spent under this project to computer corner of schools in all zonal divisions. improve sanitation and also essential repairs to selected

schools of the same zonal divisions.

Activity Room - Jaff na/Columbuthurai MV Library - Jaff na/Nayanmarkadu Maheswary Vidyalayam


Science Lab Jaff na/Vatharavathai Vigneswara College

Education Enhancement Development Programme (EEDP)

In the year 2010, Rs. 27mn. has been spent for repairs to buildings and improvements to WASH activities in the schools in Kilinochchi, Thunukkai, Mullaitivu, Madhu and Vavuniya North zonal divisions. Further, Rs. 10.3mn. has been spent exclusively for improvements to Water and Sanitation of 64 schools in 12 Zonal Divisions.

Computer Resource Centre Jaff na Zonal Education Office

Provincial Specific Development Grant (PSDG) - 2010

In 2010, under this project, Rs. 25.2mn. has been spent for construction work under 7 activities in selected schools in Jaffna, Thunukkai, and Islands Zonal Educational Divisions. Further, Rs. 19.2mn. has been spent for maintenance, replacement, repairs and rehabilitation of 33 schools in 11 Zonal Divisions. In addition, Rs. 34.1mn. has been spent for improvements to water supply systems and construction of water tanks and assembly halls in Valikamam and Kilinochchi Zonal Divisions.

Jaff na/Mathagal St. Joseph Vidyalayam



Education Knowledge Society Project (EKSP)

Under this project, Rs. 18.1mn. has been spent on 88 different activities in 12 zonal divisions covering all the five administrative districts.

Education Sector Development Framework Project (ESDP)

Under this project, Rs. 66.8 million worth of a variety of educational items have been purchased in year 2010.

Nawodaya – 2010/2011

For construction of school buildings, libraries, assembly halls and repairs to school buildings, Rs. 13.5mn. has been spent under this project in year 2010. Further Rs. 9.5mn. has been allocated for upfront activities in six zonal divisions and Rs. 19mn. has been spent for construction work in three schools in Valikamam, Thunukkai and Vavuniya South Zonal Divisions.

Criteria Based Grant (CBG)

In year 2010, Rs. 1.4mn. has been spent under assistance from this Grant for construction of two boundary walls

Jaff na/Union College

and wells in selected schools in two zonal divisions i.e. Islands and Thunukkai.

Provincial specific Development Grant (PSDG) – 2010/2011

A variety of equipment mainly, computer-related items have been purchased at a cost of Rs. 8.7 million using funds under this Grant. Under PSDG, Rs. 117.8 million has been allocated for construction work in 36 schools in nine zonal divisions. A further Rs. 42.7 million has been spent for repairs and rehabilitation covering 47 activities in schools in 10 zonal divisions.

Construction work - 2011 Education Sector Development Framework Project (ESDP)

For the year 2011, Rs. 7.5 million has been spent for construction of Computer Corners, Science Labs, Maths Rooms in 24 schools in 11 zonal divisions. Further, Rs. 2.5 million has been spent in the year 2011 for improvement to WASH activities in Kilinochchi and Madhu Divisions. In addition, Rs. 45.5 million has been utilized for purchase of Computer Related Materials, Cameras, Furniture and Musical Instruments for selected schools in year 2011.


Provincial Specifi c Development Grant (PSDG) Isuru 2009 – 2011

Under this programme, Rs. 300 million has been sanctioned for 97 activities in nine selected schools in the Province.

Assistance of the Government of India

As a part of its development partnership with Sri Lanka and in response to requirements projected by the GoSL, the Government of India has undertaken to repair 79 schools in Northern Province (Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu

and Vavuniya Districts) with the total outlay of Rs. 195.1mn. The High Commission of India has awarded the contract to a Sri Lankan construction company and signing of the Contract Agreement has already been accomplished.

Unicef 2010 – 2011

Altogether Rs. 1536.9 million has been allocated by UNICEF for development of 30 schools in 11 zonal divisions.

Apart from this investment, KOICA, Sewa Lanka and ISURU have already planned development assistance for year 2012 as well.

e following table illustrates the work on school repairs carried out during 2009-2011.

Zone

Jaffna

Vadamarachchi

Valikamam

Thenmarachchi

Islands

Kilinochchi

Mullaitivu

Tunnukkai

Mannar

Madhu

V/North

V/South

Total

Total for the 03 years is Number on-going is Number completed is

No. of No. of Schools Schools in each closed in Zone each

Zone

116 14 39

82 06 41

152 21 49

66 09 21

76 20 27

103 14 12

55 19 00

56 00 21

78 03 55

42 04 14

90 00 14

104 01 96

1020 111 389

1,630 281

1,349

Of the 111 schools closed, 70 have been closed due to lack of students, where as 40 schools are unable to be reopened due to demining operation in the location not been completed.

Of the 678 projects in 2011, 397 have been completed and the rest are in the process of being completed.

No. of items done

2009 2010 2011 Total

No. of Schools work done

69 68 176 50

46 78 165 35

66 52 167 52

40 32 93 26

35 36 98 29

80 92 184 68

23 26 49 21

49 68 138 39

44 79 178 54

22 41 77 28

49 34 97 32

40 72 208 50

563 678 1630 484

No. of ExpensesProjects Rs. mn.

68 150.1

52 152.7

78 146.3

32 69.9

36 34.1

92 188.9

26 90.0

68 76.5

79 118.4

41 101.5

34 94.9

72 90.9

678 1341.2

Although these numbers include 45 schools to be financed by the UNICEF, the cost is not included in the total of Rs. 1314.21mn.

The ENReP has undertaken work in 138 schools under 138 Projects (one building per school) and has completed 104 by 31st Dec. 2011.



Adampan RCTMS

Before Now

School Buildings

These items included Repairs and New Construction of School Buildings, Laboratories, Libraries, Computer Rooms, Staff Quarters, Water Supplies and Boundary walls.

The number of schools in each zone and the number of students and teachers by 2010 May and 2011 Dec. are given in the following table:

Educational Zone wise Student/Teacher population in Schools

Zone No. of

Schools

Jaffna 116 20180 52703 1125 2323

Vadamaradchi 82 20307 21996 1337 1376

Valikaman 152 40338 42171 2110 2023

Thenmarachchi 66 15264 14149 950 943

Islands 76 10764 10292 663 674

Kilinochy 103 22748 27765 1231 1489

Mullaitivu 55 6186 9820 411 823

Thunnukkai 56 7816 15533 549 535

Mannar 78 22262 21833 1177 1225

Madhu 42 7250 6073 274 489

V/North 90 8973 9191 519 501

V/South 104 32174 29056 1859 1566

Total 1020 214262 260582 12205 13967

No. of Students No. of Teachers

May Dec. May Dec. 2010 2011 2010 2011


Tailler Road - Hindu College, Kilinochchi

Sithivinayagar Hindu College – Mannar

Kn/Masar Maha Vidyalayam

Ma/Parapankandai RCTMS

Hindu College - Kilinochchi

J/Chulipuram Victoria College

Before Now



Restoration of Water and Sanitation (WASH)The influx of more than 275,000 people in Menik Farm and other relief villages in a few days after the completion of the humanitarian operation posed manay problems. The mass influx of IDPs required shelter, drinking water and sanitation facilities. The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) with assistance of the other agencies undertook the task of providing safe water and sanitation to these returnee IDPs as a precautionary measure to prevent an outbreak of water borne diseases.

Within a short period of time NWS&DB was able to provide more than 20 liters of water per person a day for drinking, cooking and other needs which was later increased to 40 liters per person through pipe lines from Malwathu Oya and Kallaru Tank. It is a noteworthy gesture that the volume of water supplied to the IDPs’ exceeded the WHO standard of water requirement at 7.5 to 15 liters for a person per day.

To provide uninterrupted water supply to the Menik Farm welfare centre, the following activities were carried out:

(a) Construction of 227 Hand Pump (HP) tube wells (b) Digging of six wells (c) Distribution of water from a source 15km.

distance and through a 35km. long internal water supply network

In addition, following activities were also carried out with assistance from UNICEF at a cost of Rs. 93.1mn. (US$ 0.85mn.)

(i) Installation of 10 water Treatment Plants (WTP) for drinking water

(ii) Operation of 40 bowsers (iii) Supply and installation of 800 water tanks (iv) Cleaning of 1,041 shallow wells in resettlement

areas and 339 in IDP camps welfare centres

Further, 10 water bowsers were provided to Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya districts in addition to cleaning several numbers of existing dug wells in the resettled villages with assistance of UNICEF at a cost of Rs. 12.125mn. (US$ 0.11mn.). In all five districts of Northern Province, 8,421 dug wells have been cleaned or rehabilitated by the NWS&DB and Water Resource Board. The supply of water had been carried out from

the commencement of the return process and that served as an impetus to stabilize the return process. The NGOs that operated in the Province also supported water and sanitation activities by cleaning around 9,000 dug wells and undertaking repairs to about 8,900 toilets.

Existing pipe borne water supply schemes operated by the NWS&DB is as follows:

Percentage of population in Northern Province with water services

(i) Jaffna district - 4.9% (ii) Kilinochchi district - 1.1% (iii) Mannar district - 35.9% (iv) Vavuniya district - 7.2%

Percentage of national population with water services is 42.4%.

Iranaimadu - Jaffna Water Supply Scheme-Jaffna/Kilinochchi Water Supply and Sanitation Project

Jaffna and Kilinochchi districts have experienced a surge of returnees and consequent economic activities. In Jaffna Peninsula, currently 29 small scale water supply schemes are being operated by NWS&DB and local authorities. In addition to these, Jaffna Municipality’s water supply scheme is maintained by Jaffna Municipal Council.

Main component of the projects are as follows: 1. Improvement of Iranaimadu Head Works

including high lift irrigation and rehabilitation of the downstream (benefi ciaries 55,000).

2. Water supply (benefi ciaries 300,000)

a. Construction of intake at Iranaimadu

b. Construction of Treatment Plant at Palai (35,000 m3/day)

c. Supply and laying of treated transmission mains (44km.)

d. Supply and laying of distribution mains (284km.)

e. Construction of 17 Nos. of Elevated tanks and 04 numbers of Underground reservoirs.



Newly built water tower, Nedunkerny

3. Sanitation and Sewerage (benefi ciaries 80,000) a. Construction of the Sewerage network b. Construction of Sewerage treatment plant at

Kallundai

4. Construction of the Asst. General Manager’s Office buildings, OIC offices and quarters

Total Investment

Water Supply and Sanitation infrastructure

Water Supply US $ 92.55mn.Sewerage and Sanitation US $ 35.64mn.Iranaimadu Improvement US $ 10.63mn.Jaffna Water Resource Management US $ 2.64mn.Capacity Building US $ 5.58mn.Contingencies US $ 11.67mn.Financing Charges during implementation US $ 5.33mn.Total Project Cost US $ 164.04mn.

Financing Agents

Asian Development Bank US $ 90.00mn.Agence Francaise de Development US $ 48.00mn.Government of Sri Lanka US $ 26.04mn.Total US $ 164.04mn.

Present Status

• Project Director’s office has been established at Kandy Road, Jaffna

• Necessary Staff appointed • Land acquisition is in progress • Six firms short-listed and evaluation is going on • Draft EOI and TOR for Community Based Rural

Water Supply and Sanitation Project is prepared and sent for the approval of the ADB.

• Road crossing works are completed • Office building design is entrusted to University of

Moratuwa. Preliminary design is completed • Iranaimadu Head works are implemented by

Provincial Irrigation Department

Water Supply Scheme - Adampan



Water Supply Projects Implemented in Northern Province under Ministry of Water Supply and Drainage (On going Projects)

Name of the Project/Scheme

Objective District No. of bene-

ficiaries (Rs. mn.) (US$ mn.)

Cost

Irruppalai WSS Construction of pump house installation of pumps, supply & laying of pipes

Jaffna 4,000 13.7 0.125

Emergency North Recovery Project (ENReP) (GoSL)

Vidathalathivu WSS (Project to be completed in 2012)

Construction of intake wells, 225m3 water tower, 225m3

ground reservoir, pump house, laying of 20km. distribution network and

transmission main, installation of E & M

equipment etc.

Mannar 6,500 204.07 1.86

Thevanpiddy WSS Construction of intake wells, Mannar 6,500 168.04 1.53 225m3 water tower, pump

station, laying of 30km. distribution network and

transmission main.

Adampan WSS (Project to Construction of 225m3 Mannar 10,000 296.0 2.69 be completed in 2012) Tower rehabilitation of

ground sump, pump house, supply and laying of transmission main and 25km. distribution network, supply and installation of E & M

equipment etc.

Nedunkerny WSS Construction of 225m3 Vavuniya 5,000 175.62 1.6 water tower pump house, laying of 25km. distribution system and transmission main. Rehabilitation of existing water scheme.

Oddusudan WSS Construction of 450m3 water Mullaitivu 5,000 92.21 0.84 tower, pump house, office building, stores and quarters, laying of 25km. distribution system and 5km.

transmission main.


Name of the Objective District No. of Cost Project/Scheme bene- (Rs. mn.) (US$ mn.)

ficiaries

Pandiyankulam WSS Construction of 225m3 water Mullaitivu 2,500 198.53 1.8 tower pump house, office building, stores & quarters, laying of 40km. distribution system and 10km.

transmission main

Mullavi WSS Construction of 225m3 water Mullaitivu 4,525 194.26 1.77 tower pump house, laying of 30km. distribution network and 10km. transmission main.

Velvetiturai WSS Construction of 750m3 water Jaffna 10,000 248.57 2.26 tower pump house, office building, Stores and Quarters. Supply and laying of 30km. distribution system and 12km.

transmission main. Installation of M & E

equipments etc.

Maruthankerny WSS Construction of cistern tanks Jaffna 9,600 25.0 0.23 05 Nos., Capacity 1,800 litres, intake pump house and laying of transmission main 06km.

in length

ADB 12205 Funded Projects (LOAN)

Dry Zone Water Supply Construction of intake wells, Mannar 65,000 1,400 12.7 and Sanitation Project 500 m3 ground reservoir, (ADB 05th) water tower, supply and laying

of transmission main and distribution lines.

Dry Zone Water Supply Construction of impounding Vavuniya 87,900 4,300 39.1and Sanitation Project Reservoir, Ground Reservoir,(ADB 05th) Towers, treatment plant &

quarters. Supply and laying of transmission main and

distribution network Improvements to existing ground water source and replacement of existing pumps - 1 Vacuum Tanker to be

provided to Urban Council, Vavuniya

- Improve sanitation for 500 households

- Rehabilitation of 02 public latrines






Cost

Jaffna Major Water Supply Scheme (ADB 06th - Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in Post Conflict areas of Jaffna and Kilinochchi)

Construction of intake at Iranamadu Tank and improvement to the construction of pump house, installation of M&E equipment, construction of T/P at Palai (27,000 m3 WTP in stage I & 23,000 m3 WTP in stage II), supply and laying of transmission main and

distribution network, construction of Ground Water reservoirs and water towers

and quarters.

Jaffna 666,000 20,000 181.8

Jaffna Sewage System JMC congested area and part of Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha. Treatment Plant and Sewer

Network

ADB 06th - Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in Post Conflict areas of Jaffna and Kilinochchi

Water Supply and Sanitation facilities to rural communities

Jaffna Kilinochchi

Water 1,900 Sanitation 550

220.0 2.0

ADB/IFRC Funded Projects (Loan and Grant)

Point Pedro WSS Construction of intake structure water tower and sump, 500 m3 ground reservoir, supply and laying of distribution network. Supply and laying of transmission main, supply and installation of M & E

equipments

Jaffna 20,000 600 5.45

JICA Funded Projects (GoSL)

Rehabilitation of Kilinochchi WSS

Construction of tower, rehabilitation of intake and treatment plant, supply and laying of transmission main and distribution network

Kilinochchi 20,000 772.2 7.02

JICA Funded 2KR IDP Projects (GoSL)

Supply and delivery of equipment for ground water investigation

Northern Province

200,000 91.2 0.83


Name of the Objective District No. of Cost Project/Scheme bene- (Rs. mn.) (US$ mn.)

ficiaries JICA Funded 2KR New Projects (GoSL)

Supply of well drilling Northern 161 1.46 equipment, support Province vehicle, drilling consumables and spares

Immediate arrangements Northern 99 0.9 to provide water supply to Province Kilinochchi town and surrounding villages

NWSDB Funded Projects

Extension to Kaddudai Extension of distribution line, Jaffna 1,500 2 0.02 laying of pipe and construction of cistern tank

Operation and Water supply to IDP facilities Vavuniya 15,000 6 0.5 maintenance activities in IDP facilities in Menik Farm

North East pilot water and Water and sanitation North/East 50,000 110 1.0 sanitation project (AUSAID Mannar funded) Trincomalee

Water Supply Projects implemeted in Northern Province under Ministry of Water Supply and Drainage (Projects Completed)

Three tier system Construction of 30 Nos. tube Jaffna 3,000 5.1 0.5 (Tube Wells) wells and installation of hand pump

Kaithady WSS Construction of pump house, Jaffna 3,000 7 0.06 shallow well, supply & laying of distribution main, construction of cistern tank

Providing water supply Under this task, following Vavuniya 250,000 93.11 0.85 and sanitation facilities activities were carried out: Mannar for IDPs in Menik Farm and Construction of tube for resettlement areas wells - 227

production wells - 06transmission main - 15km.and internal distribution

network 35km.Installation of package WTPfor drinking water - 10 Nos.Operation of water bowsers

40 Nos.Supply and installation ofplastic water tanks - 800 Nos.





ficiaries

Cost

(Rs. mn.) (US$ mn.)

No. of existing shallow wells cleaned in resettled areas 1041 No. of existing shallow wells cleaned in IDP facilities - 339 Total No. of cleaning shallow wells - 1380

Providing water supply facilities to resettlement areas and IDP facilities in Vauniya and Mannar

Under this task following activities were carried out: Operation of water bowsers 10Nos. and Cleaning of existing dug wells

Kilinochchi Vavuniya Mannar Mullaitivu

50,000 12.125 0.11

Rehabilitation of Watherawattai WSS

Construction of intake well, ferocement tank and

distribution network

Jaffna 5,000 8 0.07

Mandaithivu WSS Construction of pump house Jaffna 2,000 18.2 0.17

Extension of Vempirei WSS to Sarasali

Supplying & laying of distribution main

Jaffna 2,000 5 0.05

Vempirei WSS Construction of pump house, shallow well, supplying and laying of distribution main and construction of cistern tank

Jaffna 3,000 5 0.05

Well data collection Collecting the well data in reference to the depth, co-ordination, EC and PH

Jaffna 20,000 0.47 0.004

Ground water projects (2010)

Drilling of bore holes, installation of pumps in new bore holes and rehabilitation of dug wells

Vavuniya Mannar Mullaitivu

10,000 14.61 0.133

NECORD Funded Projects (GoSL)

Augmentation of Karaveddy WSS

Intake well, pumps, pump house

Jaffna 10,000 22 0.2

OXFAM/CARE Funded Projects (GoSL)

Construction of waste water stabilization ponds for Menik Farm IDP village

construction of waste water stabilization ponds

Vavuniya 250,000 16.5 0.15

ADB Funded Projects (GoSL)

Pallimunai WSS Construction of 225m3 capacity water tower, 160mm dia: 3km. long transmission main and 10km. distribution lines

Mannar 5,000 28.7 0.26


Name of the Objective Project/Scheme

JICA 2 KR Funded Projects (GoSL)

District No. of bene-


Cost

Construction of Septate Treatment Plant (Pampemadu Waste Water stabilization)

Construction of Treatment plant

Northern Province

100,000 10 0.9

JICA funded 2KR IDP Projects (GoSL)

Supply of vehicles required for providing safe drinking water

Nos. Northern Province

200,000 127.9 1.16

Supply and delivery of pumps

Nos. Northern Province

200,000 33.9 0.31

NWS&DB Funded Projects

Extension of Navaly South Extension of distribution line, laying of pipe and construction of cistern tank

Jaffna 1,000 2 0.02

Pokkanai intake site Construction of intake and rehabilitation of pump house and supply and installation of

pump

Jaffna 5,000 3 0.03

Cheddikulam WSS Construction of intake and laying of distribution lines

Vavuniya 4,000 10 0.9

Nilaverai WSS Rehabilitation of tidle wells construction of T/W pump house, pumping main and

distribution lines

Jaffna 10 0.9

Construction of Mallavi Water Supply Scheme



Adampan Water Supply Scheme

evanpiddy Water Supply Scheme

Vidathalathivu Water Supply Scheme


Oddusudan Water Supply Scheme

Valvatithurai Water Supply Scheme

Nadunkerny Water Supply Scheme



Rehabilitation of Electricity NetworkWith the liberation of the LTTE controlled areas, reconstruction of electricity facilities and electrification was considered an important priority to be attended to for the commencement of resettlement and commercial activities.

Due to the destruction caused by the LTTE to the main power transmission line between Vavuniya and Chunnakam the power supply to Jaffna was provided through a network of CEB and private sector suppliers as stated below. However, most of the areas in the Northern province were without electricity supply for many years.

During the time of the war, one Grid substation, 533km. length of HT cables, 64 transmitters, 5,695 house connections, 19 power stations, radio communication systems and all transmitters and generators were either destroyed or taken over by the LTTE for their use.

Provision of electricity to the Jaffna district CEB - 10mw. M/s. Agrico - 15mw. M/s. Northern Power HFO plant - 18.4mw.

However the Northern Power Company provided only 12mw. and Cool Air provides only 01mw.

The Policy of the Electricity Board is to provide 100% coverage of electricity to the Northern Province. Availability of electricity is a critical requirement for the development of small medium and large scale industries in the Northern province, which in turn, would generate employment for the people in the province. The achievements and the progress made up to now is considered satisfactory.

After the humanitarian operation, the Government initiated a rapid programme of rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Northern electricity system. During 2009/10, the Ministry of Power and Energy completed 233 tasks at a cost of Rs. 1497.6mn. The major achievement was the supply of power to Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu. Another important achievement was the supply of power to Kokavil Radio Communication Transmission Tower.

Present electrification levels in the Northern Province

District May 2009 2011

Vavuniya 62% 77%

Kilinochchi 0% 29%

Mullaitivu 0% 23%

Mannar 37% 60%

Jaffna 60% 80%

National consumption is 92% Existing Projects

Vavuniya - Kilinochchi transmission line and Kilinochchi sub station project

Funding agency - JICA Project cost - LKR 1,408mn. (US$ 12.8mn.)

(agreed to consider enhancing up to LKR 3280mn. (US$ 29.8mn.)

The objective of this project is to provide electricity to Vavuniya, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts. The Project envisages construction of Vavuniya and Kilinochchi sub stations and a 132kv. line from Vavuniya to Kilinochchi through 8 sub stations.



Main Switch yard, CEB, Kilinochchi

Kilinochchi - Chunnakam transmission line and Chunnakam grid sub-station

Funding agency - KFW (Germany) 2,250mn. (US$ 20.5mn.) and by ESCROW (A CEB Fund)

Project cost - LKR 1700mn. (US$ 15.45mn.)

The objective of this project is to provide 132kv. high-tension line from Kilinochchi to Chunnakam and construct substation to supply power to Jaffna and Kilinochchi and provide uninterrupted supply to the people in these 2 districts.

The residents in Kilinochchi, Kandawalai, Pallai, Chavakachcheri, Kopai, Uduwil, Karaweddi and Karachchi will benefit by the project.

Augmentation of Vavuniya grid sub-station

Funding agency - ESCROW* A/C LKR 265mn.

Construction of Medium and Low Voltage Network to achieve 100% electricity coverage to Northern Province. CEB’s policy is the total coverage of electricity in Northern Province which will be done incrementally.

A – As both short term and medium term measures, funds have been allocated for this project for the following improvements:

• Replacement of 2 X 10mv. transformers with 2 X 31.5mva. transformers

• Addition of 433kv. feeders • Addition of 33kv. Sub station • Addition of 01 132kv. Sub station

Provision of funds;

LKR 450mn. by GoSL funds (US$ 4.09mn.) LKR 750mn. by CAARP project under ADB (US$ 6.82mn.)

B - As medium term measures

LKR 3725 under supplies credit term (US$ 33.9mn.)LKR 657 by ESCROW A/C (US$ 5.97mn.)LKR 915 by ESCROW A/C (US$ 8.32mn.)

* ESCROW is a fund collected by the CEB from 0.1% of annual recurrent expenditure. It has an amount of Rs. 3.0bn. at present.

Electricity Supply to Mulliyavalai Electricity Supply to Mullaithivu District in 2010



Path to Spiritual Development Renovation and rehabilitation of the religious places in Northern Province by the Government

Government of Sri Lanka has taken initiatives to renovate 10 prime Hindu temples of historical importance in the North at a cost of Rs.16.5m. through the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs outlined below. In addition a sum of Rs. 74.65mn. was spent through Road Development Authority and Rs. 253.48mn. (US$ 2.30mn.) by Northern Provincial Council for the rehabilitation of 19km. of access roads, 112 Nos. of toilets and the tank.

Rehabilitation of Thiruketheeshwaram Kovil

Tiruketheeswaram is in a pre-historic site of ancient “Maha Thiththa” (Manthota) and the sacred kovil in Manthoddam is situated in Mannar District about seven miles north of Mannar town. It is famous according to legend as the kovil where Ketu Bhagavan worshipped Lord Eeswaram. Hence this holy shrine acquired the name of Thiruketheeswaram.

Overlooking the ancient port town of Mathota, the temple lay in ruins and has since been restored, renovated and enlarged by various Royals and devotees throughout its history. Ketheeswaram is one of five ancient temples of the island (Ishwarams) dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva.

This temple along with many other Buddhist and Hindu temples were destroyed by Portuguese after their invasion in 1505 and the building materials used to build the Fort of Mannar and churches.

Almost 400 years later, the exact location of the original destroyed temple was traced in 1894 and some restoration work was done in the early part of the 20th century. A small temple was re-consecrated in June 1903. The central shrine was reconstructed and re-consecrated around 1921. The temple has gone through several facelifts and additions until 1970’s and the Palavi Tank was rebuilt in 1949.

Tiruketheeswaram Temple – Mannar

Before After



iruketheeswaram Kovil renovated at a considerable investment

With the emergence of LTTE terrorism in the 1980’s, this area became inaccessible to regular pilgrims and the place was abandoned. The LTTE sometimes used the temple as one of their hideouts and for activities initiated in adjoining villages. After the defeat of the LTTE, the temple is accessible once again to pilgrims with the protection of the Sri Lankan security forces and the police.

The Importance of the rehabilitation of this Kovil was revealed at the first stage of the damage assessment survey and the Government constructed the access road from Medawachchiya/Mannar road and constructed the (Chariot) Veethy as well as a network of roads in the periphery of the temple and installed electric street lamps including in Palavi pond area.

Initiatives were taken by the Government with Government of India to invite assistance of the Kovil restoration society for specialized work.

The Restoration society at a cost of over 20 million repaired dot granite pillars carved by the College of Architecture and Sculptor of Mamallapuram over a period of 20 years. These granite pillars are now at

site. The Government of India has agreed to assemble these granite stones at a cost of over 200 million and has entrusted the job to the College of Architecture and Sculptor Mamallampuram.

The cost for the Government for improvements to access roads to the kovil and internal roads system of about 2.3km. and the procession road of about 19km., and paring slab work and the renovation of Palavi Pond area was Rs. 74.65mn. by the Road Development Authority and Rs. 253.48mn. by Nothern Provincial Council, where necessary funds were provided by the Ministry of Economic Development.

The Government had several discussions including the very first meeting at “Temple Trees” with Kovil Restoration Society to plan the restoration work that should be carried out and decide on the priorities and requirement of specialized work.

A further list of 294 Hindu Temples in all five districts were provided with financial assistance of Rs. 41.8m (US$ 0.38mn) from August 2008 to May 2009 and plans are in progress to expand to the rest of the places through the Department of Hindu Cultural Affairs.

Access road to Temple - After rehabilitation A rest room

Palavi pond - After rehabilitation



The following Hindu Temples have been renovated:

Rehabilitation of irumurikandy Kovil

The Thirumurikandy Pillaiyar Kovil is situated in Kandy Road near Kilinochchi in the Mullaitivu District. The village is called “Thirumurikandy” by the name of the Kovil. After the resettlement, the Government directed the Department of Hindu Cultural Affairs to take over the Kovil for renovation activities.

irumurikandy Kovil

Keerimalai Naguleswaram Temple

The Keerimalai Naguleswaram temple is a famous Hindu temple in the Thellipalai division in the District of Jaffna, Northern Province. It is also historically known as the Thirutambaleswaram Kovil of Keerimalai, one of the oldest (6th century) shrines in the region. It is one among the five ancient Iswarams of Lord Siva and worshipped by the King Ravana.

Financial assistance granted During the last 3 years the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs has given a sum of Rs. 4 million for renovation work of this Temple.

Keerimalai Naguleswaram

Vallipuram Alwar Temple

The Vallipura Alwar temple is one of the famous Hindu temples of Sri Lanka, dedicated to God Vishnu. It is located near the northern tip of Jaffna peninsula, about 3km. off Point Pedro on the Eastern Coast.

The sanctum sanctorum (prime holy room garbhagriha”) consists of a “Chakram” (wheel) that is believed to be found at the nearby Katkovalam beach where the famous annual sea side water cutting festival (“kadal theerththam”) of the temple is celebrated, drawing thousands of devotees. This temple was constructed around the 13th century.

Financial assistance granted During the last 3 years the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs has granted a sum of Rs. 1.5 million for renovation work of this Temple.

Vallipuram Alwar Temple

Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman Kovil

The Nagapooshani Amman Temple in the island of Nainativu is a very ancient Hindu temple of Sri Lanka. It is believed that this temple was originally erected many millennia before by the Nagas who were a prehistoric race of people of Sri Lanka.

The famous Buddhist temple, “Nagadeepa Vihara”, is also located in the same island in close proximity to the Sri Nagapooshani Amman Kovil.


Financial assistance granted During the last three years the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs has allocated a sum of Rs. 1.5 million for renovation work of this Temple.

Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman Kovil

Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple

The Maviddapuram is a holy village in the Tellipalai Division in the District of Jaffna. It is located in close proximity to the Palali airport, Kankesanthurai harbour and Keerimalai coast which is famous for the Naguleswaram Shiva temple. This is the holy city where according to historians, the horse face of the Chola princess Maruthapuraveegavalli was changed to a human face when she prayed Lord Naguleswara of Keerimalai and took a bath in the holy theertha (Water) of the temple. As a mark of gratitude she built this temple and presented the statue of God Muruga, which was made and brought from India.

Financial assistance granted During the last 3 years the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs has provided a sum of Rs. 3.5 million for renovation work of this Temple.

Vattrappalai Kannagi Amman Temple

The Vattapalai Amman Temple is situated in the District of Mullaitivu. It is revealed in the texts that after burning the Madurai City, she visited 10 places in Sri Lanka. In all the ten places Kannagi Amman temples were built. She had chosen Mullaitivu as the 10th place. Originally it was ‘Paththam Palai’ (Paththam – tenth; Palai – resting place). In the course of time it has turned out to be Vattapalai.

Financial assistance granted During the last 3 years the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs has granted Rs. 1.5 million for renovation of this Temple.

Vattrappalai Kannagi Amman Temple

Selva Sannithi Murugan Temple

The Selvasannithi Murugan Temple is situated in Thondaimanaru in the Vadamarachchi division in the district of Jaffna. Selvasannithi is revered as Sella Kathirgamam of the North. This temple is one of the famous Skanda Temple of Sri Lanka, and well known for ‘Annathanam’ (providing meals for the devotees).

Financial assistance granted During the last three years the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs has granted a sum of Rs. 1.5 million for renovation of this Temple.

Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple



Selva Sannithi Murugan Temple

Kilinochchi Kanthaswamy Temple

Arulmihu Ahilandeswari Sametha Ahilandeswarar Temple

This temple is famously known as Kovitkulam Sivan Temple and is situated in the District of Vavuniya and comes under the Vavuniya Division. Though it is not one of the ancient temples in Sri Lanka, the priests and the devotees of the temple has carried out tremendous social work during the Tsunami, and the period of conflict.

Financial assistance granted During the last three years the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs has granted Rs. 1 million for renovation of this Temple.

Arulmihu Ahilandeswari SamethaAhilandeswarar Temple

Kilinochchi Kanthaswamy Temple

The Kilinochchi Kanthaswamy Temple was built after Sri Lanka gaining Independence. This temple is situated in the Kilinochchi District.

This temple is one of the famous temples in this District.

Financial assistance granted During the last three years the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs has granted Rs. 5 lakhs for renovation of this Temple.

Oddusuddan anthonrieswarar Temple

The Oddusuddan Thanthonriswarar temple is one of the ancient Sivan Temples in Sri Lanka. This is situated in Puthukudiyiruppu division of Mullaitivu District.

The Siva Shrine of this temple is naturally founded there, and it is called than–thonri-Eswaran. (He himself found)

Financial assistance granted During the last three years the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs has granted Rs. 5 lakhs for renovation of this Temple.

Oddusuddan anthonrieswarar Temple


Rehabilitation of Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu

Background and brief History

The Shrine of “Our Lady of Madhu” is a Roman Catholic Marian Shrine located in Mannar. With a history of over 400 years, this shrine fulfills the needs as a center for pilgrimage and worship for Sri Lankan Catholics. The site is considered as the earliest Catholic shrine in the island and is a well known place of devotion for both Tamil and Sinhalese Catholics alike.

This church has been a symbol of unity not just between Tamils and Sinhalese but also between people of different religions including Buddhists, Hindus and Protestants.

The Dutch invasion and the persecution of the Catholic Church in 1670, led to 20 Catholic families fleeing Manthai, along with the statue of Mary in that church to a safer location in Madhu. Another 700 Catholics migrated from Jaffna about the same time to Vanni forests, met both communities in Madhu and it was they who installed a new shrine with the statue.

In the British period, the building of the new church was installed by Bishop Bonjean in 1872 and his successors built a facade, the spacious presbytery, the restful chapel of the Blessed Sacrament and the grotto of Our Lady of founders.

This church was consecrated in 1944 during the World War II.

The statue of Our Lady of Madhu had been taken for Procession in 2001 for the third time in the history as a spiritual effort to encourage Catholics in Sri Lanka to pray for peace and an end to the civil war.

Situation during the conflict

The Church has been affected several times during the conflict, from1983-1999. In 1999 more than 50,000 people were displaced and found shelter at the Madhu Shrine as a safe place and the Government through the UNHCR and NGOO provided immediate assistance for them.

The LTTE cadres occupied the church premises and precincts, had weapons placed in the area, set up road blocks and prevented pilgrims from entering the sacred area without their permission. The LTTE also used the sacred Madhu church as a safe place for its armed cadres. As the armed forces tried to dislodge them, the LTTE carried out mortar attacks that badly damaged the shrine. In 2008, the Priests at the shrine were compelled to take the venerated statue deeper into LTTE held area.

The statue was brought back after the security forces drove away the LTTE out of the entire Madhu church area in 2008. On the instructions of HE the President, the Sri Lanka Army carried out restoration work of

Madhu Church in devastated state


the shrine at a cost at Rs. 1.18 million. Madhu church opened 3 months after the defeating of the LTTE (terrorism). Catholic devotees had the opportunity to celebrate the Annual Madhu Feast of Our Lady of Madhu in August 15,2009, under state patronage.

The Government spent Rs. 27.4 million for the improvement of the Madhu Church procession road, renovation of the pilgrims rest.

A substantial amount of Rs. 420 million was spent for the construction and rehabilitation of internal roads; outer circular road, permanent toilets, pilgrims houses,


landscaping and replantation in the Madhu Shrine vicinity.

Renovation of other Catholic Churches by the Government through the Department of Christian Religious Affairs

2010 - St.Anthony’s Church at Kanagarayankulam in Vavuniya district at a cost of Rs.1.5mn.

2011 - St. Fatima Church at Ruduramapuram in Kilinochchi district at a cost of Rs.1.5mn.

Rehabilitated Shrine Rehabilitated internal road

Rehabilitated Shrine

Muslim Religious Places

Renovation and Rehabilitation activities by the Government for Muslim Religious Places through the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs

2008 - Renovated the Jumma Mosque in Nanatam in Mannar District at a cost of Rs.100,000/

2009 - Renovated 04 Jumma Mosques in Mannar DS division at a cost of Rs. 200,000/

2010 - Renovated 05 Mosques in Manthai West DS division in Mannar District at a cost of Rs. 500,000/

- 17 Mosques plus Arabic schools in Chettikulam and Vauniya DS divisions at a cost of Rs. 825,000/

2011 - Studies were in progress for the renovation activities in Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts


Buddhist Temples

Renovation of Buddhist Temples in Northern Province

Renovation of Nagadeepa Temple

Nagadeepa the place of the second visit to Sri Lanka by the Lord Buddha has preserved as a sacred place for more than 2500 years. The Nagadeepa Temple and its precincts needed restoration.

Hundreds of thousands of devotees started to visit Nagadeepa and Dambakolapatuna after 2009.

The Government started rehabilitation work in Nagadeepa temple, constructing the compound and patching Wahalkada and 18 cubit (Riyan) Buddha statue by Sri Lanka Navy.

Dambakolapatuna Temple

Dambakolapatuna (Sambilithurai) is also a sacred place where the right branch of Sri Mahabodhi which was donated to King Devanampiyatissa by the Emperor Asoka of India 2300 years ago. Sri Mahabodhi arrived in Sri Lanka with Noble Arahat Theri Sangamitta, the daughter of the Emperor Asoka and a team of diplomats, and has prevailed as a sacred place of historical importance named “Samudda Vihara” alias Vaaluka Vihara. This Vihara has been found to be in ruins.

In the year 1999 a sacred Bodhi sapling of Sri Maha Bodhi was planted by naval personnel and since then with funds provided by the Sri Lanka Navy and the temple was rebuilt in the same location and a small dagabha was also built. Dambakolapatuna Temple



Restoration of AdministrationThe Provincial Council Office of the Northern Province operated from Trincomalee which is the main city of the Eastern Province located around 130 miles away from the Northern Province. Hence the first and foremost priority was to locate the Northern Provincial Office in a suitable location with in the province itself. At the initial stage, some of the Ministries of the Provincial Council were shifted to Kilinochchi. Subsequently, Provincial Council Ministries and Provincial Council offices and the Office of the Chief Secretary were established in Jaffna, the District which accounts for almost 65% of the population of the Province.

By May 2009, almost all the civil administration institutions in the displaced areas were found to have

been dislocated and most of the buildings were damaged and rendered unusable. The 180 day programme identified the district and divisional administration infrastructure as one of the priorities for renovation and re-establishment. The District Secretariat buildings at Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu were renovated and the offices which were temporarily functioning at Vavuniya town were re-established in the previous locations. The renovation of DS offices commenced from Musali and Manthai West and extended to the rest of the districts. During the 180 days programme itself, DS offices at Musali, Manthai West, Madhu, Thunukkai, Karachchi, Poonakery, Manthai East and Oddusudan were reestablished. As at present all the DS offices have been reopened and are functioning.



• Revival of the Agriculture Sector

• Restoration of the Irrigation Sector

• Revival of the Fisheries Sector

• Rehabilitation of the Livestock Sector

• Contribution of the Banking Sector and the Non-Banking Sector Institutions

GROWTH INITIATIVES


IIranamadu Pranamadu Paddy Caddy Cultivultivation, Left Bation, Left Bank Cank Canal, Danal, Doownstrwnstreem of Dreem of Dry Ay Arruu

Revival of the Agriculture SectorAgriculture is the most vital economic sector and a source of livelihood providing basic food security for 80 per cent of the population in the Northern Province. The revival of agriculture commenced with work on restoration of the irrigation system, cultivation of abandoned paddy lands and supply of inputs and agriculture machinery. The GoSL made considerable investment to bring back abandoned paddy lands under cultivation. These lands, having been neglected for many years required heavy machinery to clear them. GoSL, through funds from ENREP project brought 160,960 acres of abandoned paddy lands under paddy cultivation. This was the major target in year 2010.

Paddy Cultivation

A detailed recovery and rehabilitation plan for paddy cultivation was initiated with the commencement of “Uthuru Vasanthaya”.

Under the 180-Day programme emphasis was made for the provision of recovery assistance to repair agro wells, damaged tanks, clear shrub jungles in cultivable fields, providing water pumps for lift irrigation, free supply of seeds, supply of agriculture equipment, tractors and subsidized fertilizer. With such assistance it was possible to cultivate large extents of abandoned paddy lands resulting in the reduction of the number of abandoned paddy lands from 183,299 acres to 22,339 acres. Nearly 88% of the abandoned paddy lands were brought under cultivation in Maha 2011/12.

Paddy Cultivation in Kilinochchi District

Promotion of abandoned paddy land cultivation in Vavuniya District


594

742

Distribution of Agro Machinery, equipment and tools in the resettled areas

2009 2010 2011 Total

Items Ja

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Mul

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Vav

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Man

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Jaff

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Kili

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Mul

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Vav

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Man

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Jaff

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Kili

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2,20

2

Vav

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2,20

4M

ulla

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570

Man

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4w. Tractor 1 10 10 5 11 122 132 134 69 100

2w. Tractor 25 20 20 15 20 35 200 186 85 136

Water pumps 230 210 95 5 258 33 864 1,145 726 239

Knapsack

165

Sprayer

Power sprayer

Combine

Harvesters

18 205 98 100 12

20

67

6

371

2

383

2

300

5

245

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1,799

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Source: Department of Agriculture

Extent of cultivable and abandoned paddy lands in the Northern Province as at 2009(AC)

District Total cultivable paddy lands Total abandoned paddy lands

Jaffna 32,361 8,394

Vavuniya 52.540 25,306

Mannar 57.710 44,805

Mullaitivu 41,340 41,340

Kilinochchi 63,454 63,454

Total 247,405 183,299

Source : Department of Agriculture, Northern Province

The resettlement process accelerated the number of families returning to their original places. This trend supported by various input facilities i.e. subsidised fertilizer and equipment provided to the resettled families resulted in increasing the number of families engaging in on-farm/off-farm activities. According to the statistics available there were 142,620 of farmer families in in the northern province in 2011. A considerable increase of such families has been recorded from Jaffna, Kilinochchi and Vavuniya Districts.

Provision of Seed Paddy

Provision of seed paddy was well planned. In this regard the performance of FAO and Department of Agriculture was excellent. It encouraged farmers by providing seed paddy, subsidy fertilizer and agro machinery in time for each cultivation season and this contributed immensely for the revival of the agriculture in the Province.

Paddy Cultivation under Iranamadu Tank


GROWTH INITIATIVES

Seed Paddy Distribution by GoSL/FAO

District Seed paddydistributed

(kg.)

Extent benefited (Acres)

Number of farmers

benefitted

Own seed paddy used

(kg.)

Jaffna 3824 962 733

Kilinochchi 122932 40977 17133 22583

Mullaitivu 73645 24512 9065

Vavuniya 55831 18580 6900

Mannar 64371 21457 10259

Total 320603 106488 44090 22583


It must be noted that fertilizer was made available immediate Maha season (2009/10) and followed by the immediately after resettlement to enable the returnees next season 2010/11. to quickly recommence their main livelihood in the

Provision of subsidized Fertilizer issued by GoSL

Quantity issued in MT Season MOP Urea TSP

2009/10 Maha* 1343.00 4817.00 1504.5

2010 Yala* 267.25 1284.95 370.5

2010/11 Maha 3994.80 15798.55 4570.1

2011 Yala 1033.70 3665.55 1184.1

2011/12 Maha 4139.20 14749.35 4568.0 Source: National Fertilizer Secretariat

Value of fertilizer provided for all the seasons referred to above is Rs. 3371.1mn. (US$ 30.6mn.). Maha Season: October to February Yala Season: May to August

Cultivation of Abandoned paddy lands from Year 2009 to 2011

District Total abandoned Cultivated Balance to be Cultivated land as paddy lands in abandoned paddy cleared as at a percentage of

2009 lands up to 2012 February 2012 abandoned

Jaffna 8,392 4,474 3,920 53.3%

Vavuniya 25,306 23,620 1,686 93.3%

Mannar 44,805 43,148 1,657 96.3%

Mullaitivu 41,340 33,158 8,182 80.2%

Kilinochchi 63,454 56,560 6,894 89.1%

Total 183,299 160,960 22,339 87.8%*


* As at 31.12.2011 on 12.2% is remaining to be cleared


Cultivation of Paddy - From Maha 2009/10 to Maha 2011/12Extent (Acres)

District Yala Maha Yala Maha Yala Maha 2009 2009/10 2010 2010/11 2011 2011/12

Jaffna 0 26,012 0 25,984 0 27,362

Kilinochchi 0 2,497 3,626 53,490 14,215 56,009

Mullaitivu 0 2,865 2,766 23,729 8,680 30,119

Mannar 420 26,434 1,482 45,253 3,688 45,401

Vavuniya 766 18,918 2,265 43,284 12,866 45,808

NP 1,186 76,726 10,139 191,740 39,449 204,699

Production (Metric Tons) District Yala Maha Yala Maha Yala Maha

2009 2009/10 2010 2010/11 2011 2011/12

Jaffna 0 30,138 0 225,862 0 26,516

Kilinochchi 0 3,188 5,285 38,292 20,024 69,776

Mullaitivu 0 3,760 4,258 17,730 16,700 39,434

Mannar 577 51,153 2,514 64,646 6,511 65,594

Vavuniya 1,094 23,472 4,647 39,231 23,239 69,525

NP 1,671 111,711 16,704 185,761 66,474 270,845


These figures show a remarkable achievement in bringing cultivation and the result of such efforts, which is more a large extent of abandoned cultivable land under paddy than two-fold increase in paddy production.

Reconstruction of Food Production Wells (Agro wells) by the Government in 2010

District No. of Wells

Manner 34

Kilinochchi 104

Mullaitivu 106

Vavuniya 26

Total 270 Source : Agriculture Department, NPC

OFC Cultivation and subsidiary crop cultivation

The Northern Province being a part of the Dry Zone of The farmers in the Northern Province particularly Sri Lanka is endowed with heavy rainfall pattern during those from the Jaffna peninsula are well known for the Maha season (October to February). Therefore, rain lift irrigated intensive high value crop cultivation. fed subsidiary food crops have been a major cultivation The crops include chillie, red onions and vegetables. operation throughout the Province, especially in the Those who migrated from Jaffna peninsula to the mainland. With the escalation of violence most of the mainland continued to engage in intensive cultivation crop lands were abandoned. of high value crops with lift irrigation facilities wherever


GROWTH INITIATIVES

ground water is available in sufficient quantities. It has The extent of total OFC cultivation has increased from been reported that around 10,000 farmers had been 24,382 acres in 2009 to 62,976 acres in 2011, while engaged in lift irrigated high value crop cultivation in production increased from 44,506 metric tons to 87,508 the region where people were compelled to vacate due metric tons respectively. In addition, cultivation of to the conflict. vegetable was also increased from 13,384 acres in 2009 to

17,295 acres in 2011 while, production increased from Cultivation of abandoned highland with other fi eld crops 77,270 metric tons to 112,567 metric tons. resulted in the reduction of prices of essential food items.

Seed materials provided for subsidiary food crops cultivation - 2010/11 (kg.)

Crop Ministry of EnREP FAO Govt. of Gama Other Total Agriculture India Neguma Kg.

Black gram 80,100 - 79,152 43000 2,750 720 205,722

Green gram 25,472 3,000 18,236 5,500 1,500 292 54,006

Cowpea 41,700 1,330 38,756 - 1,500 - 83,286

Groundnut 17,000 164,270 - 11,200 7,200 199,670

Maize 21,300 10,500 - - - 31,800

Gingerly 1310 - - - 1,310

Chilies 300 - - 32 332

Kurakkan 800 - - - 800

Red onion 166,295 14,475 - - - 180,770 Source: Ministry of Agriculture Northern Province

OFC Cultivation Maha 2010/11 Crop Extent available Extent planned Cultivation Actual extent Percentage

for cultivation for 2010/11 method under increase (Acres) Maha (Acres) cultivation (Acres)

Black gram 21,700 18,761 Rain fed 21,775 115

Green gram 5,315 3,858 Rain fed 2,970 70

Ground nut 8,163 6,839 Rain fed 5,926 84

Red Onion 4,910 4,473 Irrigated 3,960 69

Cowpea 5,275 6,836 Rain fed + Irrigated 3,443 47 Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Northern Province and Line Ministry

Promotion of Abandoned land Onion cultivation in Mullaitivu District Onion store in Kilinochchi District



““AA fast early rfast early recoecovveerryy” – Dragon fr” – Dragon fruit faruit farm - Mm - Muurrunkanunkan

Seeds Farm Development in Paranthan and Murukkan

Murukkan and Paranthan Farms of the Northern Province which were destroyed during the conflict have been rehabilitated. These farms have been utilized for seed production with funds from GoSL and JICA after restoration. Total expenditure spent on Paranthan Farm is Rs. 450.87mn. (US$ 4.1mn.) where as Rs. 73.57mn. (US$ 0.67mn.) was spent for Murunkan Farm development.

The following development activities have been carried out with these funds:

• Improving irrigation facilities • Establishment of fertilizer stores • Establishment of seed stores • Construction of water tank • Building of drying areas • Purchasing and repairs of agricultural machinery

Community based seed production programme The Provincial Agriculture Department initiated action Based Organizations (CBO). Under this programme, to implement community based seed production several seed villages have been established to promote programme which is a national programme to develop seed producers’ CBOs.seed production with participation of Community

Issuing of Seed paddy - Wattakachchi Issuing of Free Seed paddy (FAO)

Seed Production Villages

Village No. of villages

Extent (hectares)

Expected seedproduction

(kg.)

Seed Paddy villages 5 14.8ha. 59200

Ground nut villages 6 2.4ha. 7200

Green gram villages 1 3.36ha. 4000 Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Northern Province

Under this programme, Rs. 29.39mn. (US$ 0.267mn.) has been spent in 2011.


GROWTH INITIATIVES

Equipment provided under sustainable agriculture water management project

In order to improve the agriculture production and productivity as well as to increase the living standards and income of farmers in the Northern Province, solar power drip irrigation systems have been distributed among farmers on loan facility under sustainable agriculture water management project.

Under this project 216 systems valued at Rs. 66.8mn. (US$ 0.6mn.) in 2010, 869 systems vaued at Rs. 300mn. (US$ 2.73mn.)were distributed. It is also projected to distribute another 2000 systems valued at Rs. 190.6mn. (US$ 1.73mn.) among farmers in the Northern Province during the year 2012.

Assistance granted under GoSL funded projects

A wide range of agro-based activities have been supported through the following projects funded by the Government:

Provincial Specific Development Grant (PSDG) 2009 – 2011

Under this programme, Rs. 105.2mn. has been spent for development of several agro-based activities.

Api Wawamu Rata Nagamu Under this programme Rs. 348.5mn. (US$ 3.17mn.) has been spent for various activities through an allocation of Rs. 490.0mn. (US$ 0.4.45mn.).

One Crop One Village Several agro-based activities were supported with funds released from this project amounting to Rs. 29.5mn. (US$ 0.27mn.) and further Rs. 2.3mn. (US$ 0.02mn.) for production of organic fertilizer.

Production of seed material (ENREP Project)

The ENREP project released Rs. 17.72mn. for production of seed material.

Seed Production in 2010

District

Red onion

Green gram

Cowpea

Seed paddy

Total

Home Gardening

No. of Beneficiaries

Quantity(kg.)

Amount (Rs.)

Amount (US $)

1,172 166,295 15,419,835 140,180

881 3,000 795,000 7,227

278 1,330 242,825 1,850

194 23,360 1,260,400 11,458

2,525 193,985 17,718,060 161,073

Being a rural region most of the homesteads in timber species and vegetables. The concept the North are more than half an acre in extent. A embodied in the “Divi Neguma” programme was programme was arranged to develop home gardens adopted in home garden development integrating with fruit trees including mangoes and jack, agriculture with animal husbandry and cottage plantation crops such as coconut and palmyrah, industries.


HHome Gome Gaarrden - Mrden - Mr. K.. K. RRanganathan, Manganathan, Mattuvilnaduattuvilnadu WWest Pest Poonegeroonegeryy

Fruit plants assistance for home gardening.

No. of plants distributed

Crops EnREP FAO NEHRP Total

Mango - 121,816 6,361 128,177 Jak - 27,218 6,361 33,579 Lime 500 111,918 12,722 125,140 Papaw 1310 54,436 - 55,746 Sweet Orange - 90,558 - 90,558 Pomegranate 970 27,218 - 28,188 Coconut 190,354 14,310 204,664 Guava 500 27,218 - 27,718 Banana - 351,192 - 351,191 Kaju 1250 - 968 2,188 Woodapple 600 - - 600 Total (No. of Plants) 5130 1,001,928 40,722 1,047,780

Source: Dept. of Land Administration (NP)

Plantation Crops

The Industrial Agriculture of the Northern Province Cashew and there were large number of home gardens suffered total damage in some parts and partially in other with Coconut and Palmyrah, supplemented with parts of the province during the conflict. The major plantations. industrial agriculture crops are Coconut, Palmyrah and

Re-establishment of Coconut seed garden in Palai


GROWTH INITIATIVES

The rehabilitation of these 3 perennial crops has been put on fast track through replanting and model farm development. In this regard new planting programmes were carried out under “Mahinda Chinthanaya”. The

Palmyrah Cultivation

palmyrah and coconut plantations were introduced to the home gardens while inter cropping of subsidiary food crops and fruit crops was encouraged so as to use land more effectively.

Palmyrah is the major industrial and homestead crop in the Northern Province and a significant contributor to the household economy.

Extent of Palmyrah cultivation in Northern Province (AC)

District Extent

Jaffna -

Kilinochchi -

Mannar -

Mullaitivu -

Vavuniya -

Total -

The Palmyrah Development Board is responsible for the development of the palmyrah industry in the Province. In 2008, 2009 and 2010, the quantity of seeds planted as replacement of the destroyed trees at a cost of Rs. 8.5mn.

The sales proceeds from Palmyrah products are as follows:

2008 - Rs. 7.5mn. 2009 - Rs. 13.6mn. 2010 - Rs. 20.0mn. 2011 - Rs. 19.2mn. Source: Palmyrah Development Board

Financial Progress 2009 – 2011 (Rs. mn.)

Thrust Area Key performanceindicators (KPI)

2009 (Rs. mn)

2010 (Rs. mn)

2011 (Rs. mn)

Palmyrah Resource Seeds planted 4.4mn. 4.49 3.50 2.10 Development Farms developed 64 Nos. 1.01 2.78 6.78 Training & Technology Handicraft training 6.00 5.00 10.00 Transfer Programme SAP Training Programme 1.50 2.40 2.40

Advanced Training 0.43 1.00 1.50

Enhancement of Programme Jaggery 0.60 3.00 2.88

Palmyrah Production Pulp 0 0 1.15 Fruit based products Research & Development Research studies 0.55 0.50 0.35 Institutional strengthening 1.37 7.14 2.50 Total 15.95 25.32 29.56

(Acres)

21,700.0

21,700.0

18,600.0

3,100.0

49.6

65,149.6

Following projects have been implemented by the Palmyrah Development Board during 2011:

• Replanting Programme

• Re-establishment of Palmyrah Research Institute

• Establishment of Palmyrah fruit drink factory

• Reactivating of Palmyrah Vinegar factory

• Introduction of Palmyrah fruit pulp extractor

• Production of Palmyrah SAP

• Introduction of climbing device for tappers

• Intercropping in Palmyrah lands

• Palmyrah handicrafts and byproducts production


Coconut Cultivation

In 2002 there was an extent of 85,394 acres of coconut lands in the Northern Province. During the conflict

Extent of Coconut Land (Acres)

District

extent Jaffna

Kilinochchi

Mullaitivu

Vavuniya

Mannar

Total

Source : Coconut Cultivation Board

Coconut

12,480

39,730

23,984

3,200

6,000

85,394

nearly 47,523 acres had been destroyed. At present the extent of coconut cultivation land stands at 37,871 acres.

Damage due to\extent in 2002

Existing coconutcivil unrest

6,125 6,355

24,500 15,230

11,688 12,296

2,100 1,100

3,110 2,890

47,523 37,871

Strategy for development of coconut cultivation in the Northern Province

• Increase the extent under coconut cultivation • Development of coconut based industries • Rehabilitation of low yielding plantations • Introduce animal husbandry in coconut • Strengthening the cultivation of coconut in plantations to generate additional income

home gardens

Development of coconut cultivation 2010/2011

Description

Coconut

New/Replanting Acres

Rehabilitation of

low yielding

coconut lands (Acres)

Home gardens

(seedlings)

Sheds for

animal husbandry

Jaffna Kilinochchi Mullaitivu Vavuniya Mannar Total

2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010/2011

400 128 600 161 600 — 350 — 350 258 2874

650 1296 2500 17 2000 — 550 7 550 — 12,570

40,000 — 60,000 — 60,000 — 45,000 — 40,000 — 245,000

30 11 60 — 50 — 30 — 30 — 211

Source: Coconut Cultivation Board

Total Production of Seedlings

District

Kilinochchi

Atchuveli

Alampil

Total Source : Coconut Cultivation Board

2010 Maha 2011 Yala 2011 Maha

51,801 11,000 28,000

100,050 -- 27,080

- 5,000 31,875

151,851 16,000 86,955


GROWTH INITIATIVES

Expenditure incurred by the Coconut Cultivation Board (CCB) for the development of coconut cultivation in the Northern Province.

2009 - Rs. 9.8mn. 2010 - Rs. 5.0mn. 2011 - Rs. 47.8mn.

Financial progress in 2011 is Rs. 34.474mn. (as at 27/7/2011)

Development of coconut cultivation 2011

Description Jaffna Kilinochchi Mullaitivu Vavuniya Mannar

Coconut New/Replanting Acres 128 161 - - 258.7

Rehabilitation of low yielding coconut lands Acres 6296 17.33 - 7.04

Home gardens (seedlings) - - - -

Sheds for animal husbandry 11 - - -

Source: Coconut Cultivation Board

Expenditure on Coconut Estates Development

District Expenditure (Rs. mn.)

Jaffna 6.8

Kilinochchi 1.5

Vavuniya 1.5

Mullaitivu 0.7

Mannar 2.8

Total 13.3


Development of Cashew Plantation 2009 - 2011

Cashew Subsidy Programme

In terms of the “Mahinda Chinthana Idiri Dekma”, Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation has taken progressive steps to extend the support services to the farmers and entrepreneurs engaged in cashew plantation in the Northern Province as a matter of national priority.

During the period of 2009 – 2011 the Cashew Corporation provided following services under an extension services programme on a continuing basis:

• Provision of cashew plants and limited financial assistance to grow cashew under subsidy scheme

• Provision of professional guidance and technical expertise as a continuous process

• Facilitate the farmers in carrying out pest control processes and good agricultural practices

• Introduction of new technology for cashew processing industry

Special Cultivation Project Jointly carried out with Civil Security Department

During the year 2010 – 2011 special efforts were made assistance of the Civil Security Department. As at to develop and replant abandoned cashew plantations present, 650 acres have been replanted successfully and situated at Kondachchi in Mannar District with direct the total cost incurred was approximately Rs. 11.2mn.

Cashew Subsidy Programme

District Extent (Acres) No. of Seedling No. of farmer Financial Plants families benefited Assistance

(Rs. mn.)

Vavuniya 2009 150 6000 190 0.525 2010 200 8000 234 0.70 2011 100 4000 119 0.34

Mannar 2009 200 8000 190 0.70 2010 100 4000 83 0.34 2011 100 4000 90 0.34

Total 850 34000 906 2.945

Source: Cashew Corporation

In 2012, subsidy programme will be extended to Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Districts for another 500 families. Total financial aissistance is Rs. 1.6mn. and 16,000 seedlings will be planted.


GROWTH INITIATIVES

Restoration of the Irrigation SectorThe Northern Province is largely agricultural having both rain-fed and irrigated farming. The success of rain-fed agriculture is completely dependent on the intensity of rainfall and distribution during the season and on the variety of the crop. In the case of irrigated agriculture the main cultivation is paddy which is fed through tank irrigation. The Northern Province is in the dry zone of Sri Lanka, having a mean annual rainfall of 60 inches (1500mn.) and in Jaffna it is 50 inches and the rainy period is mainly the Maha season.

A major part of the labour force in Sri Lanka is in agriculture. Hence the livelihood of well over 50% of the population depends on agriculture alone i.e. if they cultivate their own lands. If not they have no other vocation to engage in to earn a living. It is probably more so in the Northern Province. Hence the GOSL has given highest priority to commission the entire irrigation system in the North to reap benefi ts from

agriculture. For the future, it is planned to exploit untapped water resources, too, in the region.

There are over two thousand irrigation tanks - major, medium and minor in the five districts of the Province. The Malwatu Oya (Aruvi Aru) alone has a total of about 1450 tanks including major, medium and minor in its own catchment. Though some funds were allocated for their maintenance during the last 3 decades, not much work has been done in these systems. With the intention of keeping the people engaged in agriculture in their own lands, the Government of Sri Lanka has paid serious attention and drawn up plans to get the systems rehabilitated to function as soon as possible. There are about 189,000 Acres of land, under irrigated agriculture in the Province consisting of schemes under Central and Provincial administration and minor Irrigation schemes under Agrarian Development Department as given in the table below:

Details of Reservoirs under major & medium irrigation schemes

No. of Schemes Extent of Irrigable Paddy District Provincial Central Total Land (Acres)

Vavuniya 17 6 23 12,328

Mannar 8 3 11 36,613

Kilinochchi 9 - 9 34,150

Mullaitivu 20 20 25,765

Total 54 9 63 108,856

The maps showing the major and medium tanks are given below:

Kilinochchi District Major & Medium tanks Mullaitivu District Major & Medium tanks



A scene at Kalmadu Tank once blasted by terrotists

Mannar District Major & Medium tanks Vavuniya District Major & Medium tanks

Details of Tanks under minor irrigation schemes.

District No. of Tanks Irrigable area No. of & Ponds (Acres) Beneficiaries

Jaffna 494 9,662 10,066

Kilinochchi 391 12,705 10,488

Mannar 372 14,368 4,076

Mullaitivu 167 9,368 4,117

Vavuniya 642 34,574 13,304

Total 2,066 80,677 42,051

Map – Minor tanks in the Northern Province


GROWTH INITIATIVES

There are also salt water exclusion schemes – Thirty four in Jaffna district and four in Kilinochchi district where 7220 and 341 acres respectively have been reclaimed for agriculture.

No. Salt Water Exclusion schemes

1 Sampalodai Bund

2 Kurukkukadal Bund

3 Saravanai Bund

4 Melinchimunai Bund

5 Irrupiddy Bund

6 Miniyanvaikkal Bund

7 Mankumban Bund

8 Vernan Bund

9 Panamkarni

10 Mandaithivu Bund

11 Kallundai Bund

12 Thevanikkulam Bund

13 Kiluvanai vaikal fl ood outlet

14 Athankarai Odai

15 Solanodai Bund

16 Uppukali Bund

17 Kaliyaru

No. Lagoon Schemes

1 Upparu

2 Vadamarachchi

3 Elephantpass

4 Jaffna

Further, there are also 3 lagoon schemes and one drainage scheme in Jaffna district benefi ting 20,000 acres and 2000 Acres respectively. These are listed in table below:

No. Salt Water Exclusion schemes

18 Periyamathavady Vaikkal

19 Araly Bund

20 Vellaikadal Bund

21 Mudhalikuli Bund

22 Kalikulam Bund

23 Naranthanai Bund

24 Madathuveli Bund

25 Allaipidy

26 Vellai Bund

27 Chakalavodai vaikal bund

28 Suruvil vaikkal to kurukkukadal

29 Thuvanampiddy Bund

30 Thampaddi Bund

31 Thillai Bund

32 Paravaikkadal

33 Ponnalai costal area SWE bund

34 Veddukkali kulam

No. Drainage Schemes

1 Valukkai Aru


Paddy Cultivation under Rehabilitated Irrigation Systems

The acreages under all 62 tanks where cultivation was done are given below:

Name of Schemes Specified Maha 2009/10 Yala 2010 Maha 2010/11 Yala 2011 Acerage (Acres) (Acres) (Acres) (Acres) (Acres)

Pavatkulam 4,134 135 800 4,134 1,300 Muhanthankulam 805 180 … 765 178 Maruthamadu 438 … … 438 438 Iratperikyakulam 503 108 400 500 500 Rajendrankulam 295 295 … 295 295 Kal-Aru Anicut 600 … 200 .. .. Giants Tank 24,438 21,800 1,500 23,000 2,736 Akathimurrippu 6,231 3,200 … 6,300 300 Viyadikulam 1,223 … … 1,223 … Akkarayan Kulam 3,175 … 1,200 2,368 … Iranamadu 20,882 … 4,200 17,730 10,000 Kalmadu 3,450 … … … … Kanagampigaikulam 260 … … 100 260 Kariyalai Nagupaduwan 1,505 … 500 1,210 500 Piramanthal Aru 602 … 200 60 350 Puthumurippu 985 … … 470 450 Vannerikulam 346 … 50 319 130 Kudamurutty Tank 1,600 … 53 … 200 Aliyamaruthamadu Tank 228 … … 228 … Chemamadu Tank 60 … … 600 … Kalmadu Tank 400 175 … 400 … Kanagaranyan Kulam 314 140 … 314 91 Kombuvaitakulam 200 … … 220 54 Mallikai Kulam 375 … … 300 … Maharambai Kulam 215 215 … 215 69 Moonayamadu Kulam 215 215 … 215 25 Nampan Kulam 256 … … 256 138 Pampaimadu 260 260 … 260 106 Vavuniya Tank 427 435 … 435 160 Velan Kulam 224 … … 224 … Eropothana Tank 238 170 … 238 49 Madukanda Tank 400 … … 400 148 Mahakachchikodiya 257 220 … 257 101 Mamaduwa 659 100 … 659 299 Periyathampanal 342 … … 366 … Adampan Kulam 400 … … 606 27 Kurai Tank 750 … … 750 49 Maruthamadu Anicut 560 … … … … Periyamadu Tank 750 … … 750 … Periyapandivirichchan 606 … … 606 180 Thadchanamarutamadu 530 … … 530 200 Welimaruthamadu 750 … … 750 200 Mullikulam 375 … … 375 101


GROWTH INITIATIVES

Name of Schemes Specified Maha 2009/10 Yala 2010 Maha 2010/11 Yala 2011 Acerage (Acres) (Acres) (Acres) (Acres) (Acres)

Vavunikkulam 6,060 1,000 2,441 3,962 2,100 Iyankankulam 952 300 149 300 110 Thenniyankulam 850 200 174 419 180 Ampalaperumal 623 200 144 426 140 Mallavikulam 325 26 61 290 60 Maruthankulam 450 100 … 90 80 Koddaikadiyakulam 405 200 90 288 70 Kalvilankulam 400 200 95 338 90 Palayamurukandy 356 196 38 282 45 Panankamam 850 … … 250 30 Therankandal 300 200 90 50 45 Kollavilankulam 262 65 60 119 50 Muthuiyankaddukulan 4,150 … 1,700 2,279 3,358 Thannimurippukulam 2,364 … … 69 1,200 Visuvamadu 388 … … 325 808 Kanukerny 1,816 … … 808 589 Madawalasingam 398 … … … 350 Neethukaikulam 370 … … … … Maruthamadu Tank 750 … … … … Total 103,332 30,335 14,145 79,161 28,929

The specified area for cultivation under Central Irrigation Department is 38,667 acres. Of this 36,655 acres had been cultivated in Maha 2010/11 i.e. 95% of the command area by 2010/2011 Maha cultivation.

The specified area under provincial administration is 64,665 acres and of that 42,506 acres i.e. 65 percent,

had been cultivated in Maha 2010/11.

The funds invested in rehabilitation of 9 tanks (6 in Vavuniya district and 3 in Mannar district) under the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Management is given in the table below:

Investment in Irrigation works since 2009

District & Name of Irrigation Scheme

Command Area Ac.

2009 2010 2011

Reawakening Project Ministry of Economic

Development Rs. mn.

2009 2010 2011

ENReP Ministry of Economic

Development Rs. mn.

2009 2010 2011

Line Ministry Rs. mn.

2010/11

PEACE Ministry of Economic

Development Rs. mn.

Vavuniya

1. Pavatkulam 4134 18 22 67 -- 1.5 -

2. Muhanthankulam 805 -- -- 35 -- 1.0 -

3. Maruthamadu 438 -- - -- -- 0.7

4. Rajendrakulam 295 -- - -- -- -- 30 13.2 15.9 69.5

5. Iratperiyakulam 503 -- - -- -- -

6. Kal-Aru Anicut 600 -- - -- -- -

Mannar

7. Giant’s Tank 24438 170 50 -- -- 21.5

8. Akathimurippu 6231 4.5 15.3 27.5 150

9. Viyadikulam 1223

38667 188 72 102 29.2 30 28.5 43.4 69.5 150

Total commitment is Rs. 712.6mn. of which Rs. 411mn. has been spent by the end of 2010. Out of the balance funds of Rs. 301.6m. Rs. 224.04m. has been utilized during 2011.


Investment in irrigation infrastructure rehabilitation by the Provincial Irrigation Department

Cultivation to a fair degree, during the last four harvesting seasons was fed by 49 tanks under provincial irrigation Department. Of the 64,665 acres of specified acreage 42,506 acres, have been cultivated in Maha 2010/11. i.e. 66% of the command area.

Since commencement of resettlement of IDPs, rehabilitation of 60 major and medium tanks in the Northern Province has been undertaken under five sources of funding.

(i) Conflict Affected Region Emergency Project (CAREP) Rs. 2080.0mn.

(ii) Emergency Northern Rehabilitation Project (ENREP) Rs. 1386.74mn.

(iii) Reawakening Project Rs. 368.6mn.

(iv) NECORD — Rs. 153.27mn.

(v) PEACE — Rs. 536.0mn.

Total — Rs. 4524.61mn.

Distribution of funds district wise is given below:

Rs. mn.

Vavuniya 564.51

Kilinochchi 885.25

Mullaitivu 2291.23

Jaffna 467.62

Mannar 316.0

Total 4524.61

Of the schemes, 13 have been completed in 2011 and work is in progress in 14 other schemes, which will be completed in 2012. There are 33 other schemes where tender procedure was completed in 2011 and they are programmed to be completed during 2012.

The progress of work under each district is given below: Vavuniya District Work has been completed in 15 minor tanks. Work on 12 Major/Medium tanks will be continued in 2012. The commitment is Rs. 252.02mn. under CAREP.

Mannar District The work has commenced in 04 tanks and will be completed in 2012, while one is still in planning stage. The total commitment is Rs. 380.0mn. under ENReP.

Kilinochchi District 06 Major/Medium Tanks The work has been completed in 03 tanks in 2011, and the other 3 continues up to 2012.

These are financed – 01 by NECORD – Rs.24.0mn. and another by PEACE at – Rs. 341.0mn. – 03 by ENReP at Rs. 248.42mn., 01 by CAREP – at Rs.118.0mn.

Mullaitivu District Rehabilitation of 07 major/medium/major tanks - Of these, rehabilitation of 06 tanks has been completed.

Another 19 tanks are taken up under CAREP. The work in all these will start by September 2011. Seventeen of these are planned to be completed by mid 2012 and the other two, by Dec. 2012 and Feb. 2013. Total commitment is Rs. 1571.0mn.

Jaff na District 10 Salt water exclusion schemes have been completed at a cost of Rs. 31.52mn. under NECORD. Work in 5 more Salt water exclusion schemes have been undertaken in 2011 at a cost of Rs.102.0mn. under CAREP (ADB) and they are planned to be completed in 2012.

Valukkai Area drainage schemes rehabilitation taken up in 2009 continues to 2012 under Reawakening project – Rs. 200.0mn.


GROWTH INITIATIVES

Investments in rehabilitation of major, medium and minor irrigation schemes

Item Schemes Schemes Schemes under under Provincial under

Irrigation Dept. Council Agrarian Dept.

No. of Schemes 9 54 176

Command Area (Acres) 38,667 64,665 80,678

Cultivated Area in 2010/11 Maha (Acres) 36,650 42,505 77,700

Allocation up to end 2011 Rs. mn. 712.5 1629.3 1,546.0

Expenditure up to end of 2011 Rs. mn. 635.04 678.82 374

Giant’s Tank Muhathankulam

Akathimurippu


aduwan Koddi Kulam at Elephant Pass in Kilinochchi

Irasayanakkulam at Paranthan in Kilinochchi Karukkaithivu Salt Water Exclusion

at Pooneryn in Kilinochchi

adchanadamban Kulam at Puliyampokkanai in Kilinochchi

Periyakulam at armapuram in Kilinochchi Mudkompan Kulam at Pooneryn in Kilinochchi


GROWTH INITIATIVES

Neeradampankulam Ramankalappu Salt Water Exclusion

Kanagambigaikulam Restored Kalmadu Tank

During construction on Kalmadu Tank Gnanimadam Regulator



Sea Fishinng - Kallapadu North, Mullaitivu

GROWTH INITIATIVES

Revival of the Fisheries SectorFisheries remains the second most important economic The basic information tabulated below which compares activity following agriculture in the Northern Province the statistics of 1982 with 2009 relating to fishery which made an important contribution to the National activity in the Northern Province emphasizes the economy prior to the confl ict. The fi sheries industry development needs required in the industry throughout provided substantial employment opportunities, and the province. was a source of family income while ensuring nutrition to the people both in the coastal area and inland. The total length of the coastline is approximately

480km., which is about 30% of the total coastline of the country. The Northern Province has a variety ofBasic fishery information in the coastal habitats which include lagoons and estuaries,Northern Province mangroves, sea grass beds, salt marshes, coral reefs and large extent of sandy beaches. Northern Province also

Fishing villages - 234 has extensive fresh water and brackish water resources Kilinochchi - 40 which sustain viable fishing and aquaculture activities.Mullaitivu - 31 In addition, Northern Province contains 54 Major andVavuniya - 15 Medium Tanks and 1500 Minor tanks. These tanks Jaffna - 107 mainly used for agriculture purposes and also used forMannar - 41 fishing activities as well.

Extent of Coastal Habitat (hactaras)

District Coast line Mangroves Salt Marshes Marshes Lagoons, (km.) (hactaras) (hactaras) (hactaras) Basin Estuaries

(hactaras)

Mullaitivu 50 463 517 194 9,233

Kilinochchi 312 4,975 1,046 11,917

Jaffna 275 260 4,963 149 45,525

Mannar 155 1,261 5,179 308 3,828

Northern Province 480 2,296 15,634 1,697 70,503

Sri Lanka 1,585 8,687 23,819 9,754 158,017

% Contribution of Northern Province 30.3 26.4 65.6 17.4 44.6

Source: CCD

Production Trends

Prior to the conflict in the Northern Province, fisheries communities. In 1983, the contribution from the three sub-sector played an important role in the regional districts (Mullaitivu, Jaffna & Mannar) of this province economy, and also contributed substantially by way of to the total marine fish production of the country was providing employment, income and nutrition to the 40%, Jaffna contributing to 26% of production.


Source: Ministry of Agriculture Northern Province

Table - 01 Contribution from Northern Province to national fi sh production

Fish Production (m.t.)

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Total Fish Production in Sri Lanka

291,050 319,120 339,730 384,670 444,830

Northern Province 15,250 13,840 21,880 34,410 48,520

% contribution from Northern Province

Source: CBSL Report

5 4 6 9 11

During the period of civil unrest, fi sheries activities in the districts have shown a rapid decline. In year 2000 fisheries production stood at 3% of the national production.

The fisheries sector development strategy has stressed the need to increase the supply of fish to the nation to ensure adequate nutrition and has targeted a production of 685,690m.t. by 2013. It is expected to increase production from Northern Province (40% of the total national fish production). It is targeted to harvest 78,000m.t. from the coastal waters of this province by 2013.

Around 90,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities (fishing, fish trade, fish processing, production of dry fish, supply of inputs etc.) are provided by the fisheries sector. The total number of fishermen in the province is 48,460. Around 47,000 of active fishermen are engaged in marine fisheries, including lagoon fishing. In 2008 the total number of active fishermen in the Northern Province was 34,870. 12,130 new employment opportunities have been created with the expansion of the fi sheries activities. This represents around 21% of the total fishermen in the county. Around 2,170 fishermen are actively engaged in inland and aquaculture.

Formulation of Strategic planWith the resettlement, the returnees have restarted economic activities with assistance from Government, UN and International Non-Government Organizations (INGOs). Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development and all other institutions under the Ministry that actively participated in “Uthuru Vasanthaya” Programme for rehabilitation and rebuilding of the fi sheries sector.

In early 2010, the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic resources conducted a fisheries needs assessment survey to identify basic needs and requirements to prepare a plan for the development of the community and the industry. In addition to the above a “Special Task Force” consisting of all institutions coming under the Ministry was established under the chairmanship of the

Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, to coordinate the Northern Province Fisheries Development programme.

The “Special Task Force” on Fisheries Development held several meetings in Northern Province at district level with representatives of fisher communities, District Secretary, Divisional Secretaries and Department of fisheries and other related Institutions including Provincial Council. During the discussions, findings of the needs assessment were presented to the community and their views taken on board. With the consent of the community a development plan was prepared covering short term, mid term and long term goals for the Northern Province.


GROWTH INITIATIVES

Strategies identified to resolve the issuesMarine Sector Short term strategies

• Assist repair damaged fishing crafts and engines • Replacement and provision of fishing gear and

crafts for coastal and inland fishery • Re-establishment and strengthening of institutions

under (MFARD) • Clearing of Ma-Del padu site and reactivation of

beach seine fishery • Assisting market promotion by providing the

following: o Ice

o Cold rooms o Fish purchasing centres o Facilities for transport o Fish boxes and bicycles o Strengthening market linkages

• Promote sustainable fisheries management and conservation of coastal and inland aquatic resources

• Mobilization programmes • Livelihood development of women (single headed

households) • Re-vitalization of Fisheries Community

Organizations

Medium and long term strategies

• Rehabilitation and improvement of anchorages and landing sites (18)

• Construction of fishery harbours (03) • Implementation of fleet development plan for

coastal, off shore and deep sea fishery with new technology

• Conduct fishery census, registration of fi shing boats and issue Identity cards

• Establishment of fishery extension institutions. • Fishery resource survey • Restoration of coastal Habitats • Private sector investment for the fi sheries projects

Inland fisheries and aquaculture sector strategies

• Optimum utilization of major/medium perennial tanks and seasonal tanks for aquaculture

• Free stocking of fingerlings in inland water bodies

• Providing non-mechanized canoes and nets for inland fishery

• Assist marketing of fish by providing fish boxes and bicycles

• Introduction of non-traditional aquaculture • Resource survey for coastal aquaculture and

mariculture development • Preparation of a zonal plan for coastal aquaculture • Promote better fisheries management practices • Establishment of fish breeding centres and

mini nurseries • Preparation of zonal plans for shrimp farming and

development of prawn farming • Rehabilitation of inland reservoirs and seasonal

tanks. (need for de-siltation) • Establishment of fish landing sites • Culture base fisheries in minor reservoirs and

seasonal tanks. Investment in Aquaculture projects

Achievements to date

• Provision of fi shing implements • Fishery Infrastructure development • Capacity building of community organization • Institutional strengthening • Enhanced inland fisheries and aquaculture • Introduction of new technology • Improvement of fish marketing system • Providing alternative income generating

opportunities • Management of fisheries and aquatic resources • Community mobilization and empowerment

of women • GDP of Fisheries in Sri Lanka for 2011 indicates

a 21% growth, up to the third quarter. Marine fisheries sector demonstrated a growth rate of 22%. This is mainly due to the increase in production from coastal, offshore and deep sea fi sheries. Inland and Aquaculture sector shows a growth of 8% and the fish production from Northern region has contributed 10.5% to the National Production

• Total value of fish production in Sri Lanka up to 3rd quarter 2011 is estimated at Rs. 83,928mn. from both marine and inland fisheries. Contribution of Northern Province is Rs. 8.725mn.


Value of Fish Products

2010 2011

Total value of fish production (Sri Lanka) Rs. 93,777mn. Rs. 109,204mn.

(US$ 852.5mn.) (US$ 992.76mn.)

Northern province Rs. 8,705mn. Rs. 12,090mn.

(US$ 79.13mn.) (US$109.9mn.)

Source: Statistics, MFARD

Total value of fish production - Northern Province Rs. mn. (first three quarters)

2010 (Rs. mn.)

2011 (Rs. mn.)

Growth % 2010/2011

Marine 8,565 (US$ 77.86mn.) 11,730 (US$ 106.63mn.) 37

Inland 140 (US$ 1.27mn.) 360 (US$ 3.27mn.) 157

Total 8,705 (US$ 79.13mn.) 12,090 (US$ 109.90mn.) 39

Active fishermen – Northern Province

2009 2010 2011

Marine 34,870 46,270 45,460

Inland 960 2,170 3,047

Total 35,830 48,440 48,507

Fishing Fleet - Northern Province

Boat Type 2010 2011

No. of Offshore Multi-day Boats 14 29

No. of 3 ½ ton Day Boats (28ft.) 434 330

No. of OFRB Coastal Boat (17ft. -21ft.) 4,980 5,703

No. of Motorized Traditional Craft 1,190 1,126

No. of Non-motorized Traditional Craft 3,690 4,037

Total 10,308 11,225

The Marine fishing fleet consists mainly of small 10308 vessels. In 2011 the fleet strength has increased to to medium size crafts, own and operated by private 11,225. In addition 170 beach seines were reactivated. individuals. The total fishing fleet in 2010 consisted of


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Provision of fishing implements (Craft, Engine, Fishing gears)

A wider range of fishing implements for marine fisheries was granted by the Government and I/NGOs. Repair of damage fishing craft and engines was carried out

Provision of fishing implements - 2011

OFRB boats Vallam/Kattumaram Theppam Long line for OFRB boats OBM (Engines)

(15hp.) ( 9.9hp.)

Net Units Repair of damaged boats Repair of damaged engines Re-activation of Madel (beach seine)

Re-activation of “Madel Padu” (beach seine) Expected outputJob opportunities Annual Production

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by the Ceynor Foundation Ltd. and Sri Lanka Army. Alltogether 192 OFRB boats and 96 Out Board Engines have been repaired under the programme.

698 597 102 100

414378

18331 192 96

170

3400 6440mt.

Inland and Aquaculture sector in the Northern Province

Development of inland fisheries and aquaculture can be identified as one of the main strategies to increase fish production in Northern Province. A number of aquaculture development projects have been implemented in inland reservoirs, ponds, lagoons, and coastal waters. A special strategic plan prepared by the National Aquaculture Development Authority and National Aquatic Resources Research and Development

Agency are now being implemented in the Northern Province with the objective of developing of inland fisheries and aquaculture.

In 2010, the number of fishermen engaged in fresh water and aquaculture was 960. This number has been increased up to 3,047 in 2011. The number of new jobs thus created was 2,087.

Iranamadu Tank


Inland Fisheries, Iranamadu Tank

Development Activities of Inland Fishery and Aquaculture 2009 -2010

Activity Nos. Cost (Rs. mn.)

Cost US$ mn.

01. Supply of Fishing inputs Boats & Fishing gear 664 55.29 0.503 Bicycle & Fish boxes 175 2.72 0.025

02. Improvement of Inland fisheries & Aquaculture Stocking & transportation of fish fingerlings (Perennial & Seasonal tanks) 7631585 26.76 0.243 Sea cucumber fattening in pens 1 0.88 0.008 Oyster Culture - 1.85 0.017 Stock enhancement programme (Penaeus monodon) 1.5 4.34 0.039 Pilot Project on Lobster fattening 0.20 0.002

03. Inland fisheries Infrastructure Development Mini-hatcheries 2 2.00 0.002 Aquaculture Development Center 1 300.00 2.73 Sea Cucumber hatchery (pen cultural) 1 50.00 0.45

04. Skill Development Technical training Programme for fishermen 305 9.00 0.08 Total 453.79 4.104

Stocking and transportation of fish fingerlings/Fresh Water Prawns (FWP) in perennial and seasonal tanks

District 2009

Mannar

Kilinochchi

Vavuniya

Mullaitivu

Total

35,000

300,000

Non-Traditional aquaculture practices

Establishment of Mini Hatcheries

Land transfer process is in progress to establish three mini nurseries in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts in order to increase the fish fi ngerling production.

2010 2011 Fingerlings Freshwater

Prawn

310,000 615,080

539,150 811,800

743,400 1,038,180

340,000 300,000 1,204,400

3,669,460

Establishment of an Aquaculture Development Centre

Process of land transfer is in progress to establish an Aquaculture Development Center at Iranamdu in Kilinochchi in order to increase the fish fingerling production.


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Sea cucumber fattening in pens

A Pilot project of Sea cucumber fattening in pens was started at Pallamunai, Mannar, with the view to introducing the technology for sea cucumber fattening in pens, and popularize the same among the community.

Sea Cucumber Hatchery

Land has been allocated to construct a Sea Cucumber Hatchery at Oleithuduwai, Mannar in order to supply fingerlings of Sea Cucumber required for culture and livelihood development of coastal communities. Estimated project cost is around Rs. 50.0mn. (US$ 0.45mn.).

is pen is used for sea cucumber fattening by the community

Oyster culture project

An oyster culture project was started at Achchankulam, in Nanaddan DS Division, Mannar. Under this project 10 rafts and 30 racks have been installed and 4200 Nos. of oysters were exported in 2011. The objective of this target is to demonstrate and transfer technology of oyster culture for livelihood development of the displaced people, use the available resources for aquaculture and reduce poverty among the IDPS and increase their living standard.

Resource survey for coastal aquaculture and mariculture development

A resource survey for coastal aquaculture and mariculture development commenced in Kilinochchi, Jaffna, Mannar and Mullaitivu districts, in order to identify suitable land areas for coastal aquaculture and brackish water shrimp farming. Identification of suitable lagoons for cage culture, pen culture and for stock enhancement was the focus of the survey. Sites have been identified for sea cucumber farming, shrimp farming and stock enhancement in Kilinochchi and Jaffna districts.

Nachchikuda – Kilinochchi


Beche-de-mer farming 2011

A pilot project on Beche-de-mer farming, one of the key main sea food export from Sri Lanka, has been initiated.

Under the pilot Beche-de-mer fattening project in Jaffna Peninsula, 3500 Beche-de-mer sprats have been stocked in 3 pens so far and monitoring is in progress.

Culture of sea weeds Eucheuma (Kappaphycus alvarezii) in Kilinochchi District.

• Established 60 cages in Nachchikuda (2500kg.) • Community based farming at Kiranchi and

Nachchikuda. (benefi ciaries 25)

• 1000k.g. of seeds of Eucheuma were stocked at Wedithalative in Mannar under “Divinaguma programme”. (40 beneficiaries) Operate as a community based project.

• Community based Post harvest processing in Kinnya & Trincomalee. (20 beneficiaries) Production - 25mt.

• Technical training for culture of Glasilariya in Batticaloa (40 beneficiaries)


Institutional Strengthening

In order to provide extension services to fisher community, the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has completed constructing District Assistant Director offices in Jaffna and Mannar. Construction of AD office in Mullaitivu has been completed with the assistance of the Restoration and Improvement of Fish Landing Centres. Stakeholders Participation in Management Project (I-FLCP, FAO) and while the AD office in Kilinochchi was completed with assistance of the Emergency North Rehabilitation Project (ENREP). The aquaculture development authority is constructing their regional office in Kilinochchi. A research Centre for NARA will be constructed in the near future at Pooneryn. The land for this has been selected and survey

is being done. In order to strengthen fi sheries extension and administration at village level, office buildings for fisheries extension offices are now being constructed.

Approval had been given to recruit 25 Tamil speaking fisheries inspectors for Northern and Eastern Provinces. Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources is taking action in this connection to recruit the officers. Net manufacturing section of Cey-Nor Foundation Ltd. was handed over to the North Sea Ltd. The boat yard of North Sea at Karainagar in Jaffna is presently not functioning. This boat yard will be reactivated and developed with foreign assistance by the Cey-Nor.


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Fisheries Infrastructure Facilities - Cost Rs. 62.1mn. (US$ 0.56mn.)

e following items of work have been completed:

Construction of Beacon Lights -

Improvement of fish Landing site -

Renovation of Jetty -

Construction of community hall,

a Well and Resting Sheds

with drinking water facilities -

Construction of Access roads -

Construction of Indiwara

Banks of FCS -

Institutional Strengthening

e following items of work have been completed:

Construction of District office -

Construction of FI office -

Re-vitalization of fisheries

Co-op societies -

Construction of FCS buildings -

Renovation of FCS buildings -

Establishment of fisheries

Organization -

Establishment of Fisheries Organizations

10 Nos.

8 (I-FLCP, FAO) Nos.

5 Nos.

5 Nos.

9 (M 18905) Nos.

4 Nos.

69.46

04 Nos.

01 Nos.

16 Nos.

02 Nos.

04 Nos.

184 Nos.

Village level Fisheries organizations have been have been established and 17,694 fishermen have established in each and every landing centre to empower become members of these organizations. the fishing communities. At present, 184 organizations

Active fi shermen NP

District 2010 No. of No. of

Organizations Members

Sri Lanka 622 46,134

% Contribution of NP 19 25

2011No. of

Organizations No. of

Members

819 70,047

22 26


Fisheries Committe in Jaffna

No. of Fisheries Co-operative societies

District Nos.

Mullaitivu 22

Jaffna 113

Kilinochchi 24

Mannar 39

Total 198

“Diyawara Diriya” Loan Scheme

To address loan requirements of the fi shing community “Diyawara Diriya” Loan Scheme with a low interest rate has been launched. This is implemented as a collaborative project with Bank of Ceylon in terms of the budget proposal of 2010.

Interest rates Up to Rs. 2 million - 5.5% From Rs. 2 million to 10 Million – 8% Government pays 4 percent of the interest.

The scheme facilitates implementation of the vessel development plan of the ministry. A sum of Rs. 1000mn. (US$ 9.0mn.) has been approved for the first stage of the loan scheme. Currently, applications for loans valued up to 8 billion have been received.

Under the “Diyawara Diriya” loan scheme, 875 applications for 348 one day boats, 159 engines, 368 fishing gears units, 03 multi-day boats have been received. Approval has been given for loans amounting to Rs. 117mn (US$ 1.06mn) (300 one day boats). Under the scheme 25% of the total amount will be paid by MFARD by the Ministry as development assistance.

Insurance Scheme

An insurance scheme has been introduced to ensure social security of fishermen in consideration of the hazards of occupation.

No. of Members

Northern Province

Sri Lanka

% Contribution

1,611

6,139

26.2

Improvement of Fish Marketing

Initiatives have been taken by Ceylon Fisheries Corporation (CFC) to purchase fish from the Northern Province. Purchasing centres at Gurunagar and Point Pedro were opened in September. Ceylon Fisheries Corporation has introduced six Insulated freezer


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trucks to facilitate purchase of fish from the North. Arrangements are being made by CFC to expand purchasing centres at landing sites, cold rooms, Ice plants and procurement of 6 freezer trucks. As a result of the increased fish production in the Northern Province the number of lorries transporting fish to Peliyagoda central fish market from the North has increased substantially. There were only 12 lorries coming to the market prior to 2009 from North and it has now increased to 26 lorries.

No. of Freezer trucks from Northern Province to Colombo on daily basis

Jaffna 07 Mannar 12 Mullaitivu 05 Kilinochchi 04 Total 28

Ice Production 2011

CFC has opened a purchasing center at Point Pedro and the district office of the CFC was reopened in Jaffna. In addition, a block ice Plant was installed at Wellani in Jaffna. Plans have commenced to start another ice plant at Gurunagar with a private partnership.

There is an increased demand for fi sh and fishery products due to increased number of local tourist. To strengthen the marketing system CFC had purchased six (6) insulated trucks at a cost of Rs. 36mn.

Marketing Facilities

Containerized Ice Plants & cool room Condenser (1200 kw.) Freezer trucks Cost Rs. 75.3mn. (US$ 0.68mn.)

- 6 - 1 - 6

District Ice Plants Cool Rooms No. of Plants Production No. of Cold Production

Capacity (mt./day) Rooms Capacity (mt.)

Northern Province 15 107 7 263

Sri Lanka 85 2,371 36 2,157

% Contribution of Northern Province 17.6 4.5 19.4 12.2

Divineguma Programme - Fisheries sector Divineguma National Programme is being implemented with the co-ordination of the Ministry of Economic Development.

Projects Beneficiaries

Fish farming in 15 seasonal tanks 1,500

Sea weed culture 110

Value added post harvest 1,112

Fish marketing promoting 275

The following new projects have been identifi ed and initial action has been taken to implement in 2012.

Proposed Projects

• Constructions of fi sheries harbours Gurunagar in Jaffna Silawathura in Mannar Proposal has been forwarded to the National Planning Department for the approval, CANC and TEC appointed, Technical Evaluation is being carried out. Funding Agency – EKF Danish Export Credit Agency and Danish Government Total Cost - Rs, 9,456.48mn. (EURO 59.7mn.)

• Improvement of Artisanal Fishery Fort at Point Pedro in Jaffna Funding Agency - JICA Grant AID Total Cost – Rs. 1,425.6mn. (EURO 9.0mn.)



Sea fishing in trouble free Mannar Lagoon

• Improvement of 11 fish landing sites and 01 Anchorages. Seeking for the donor assistance Under the project of Integrated Agriculture Livelihood recovery Growth in Northern Province, Fisheries Component in Mullaitivu District, Livelihood development and 04 landing site improvement (total cost Rs. Mn. 50.00)

• Provision of fishery crafts with technology. (day boats, off shore and deep sea multi-day boats) BOC credit scheme

Statistics at a Glance - Northern Province

District

Length of Coast Line (km.) Active Fishermen - 2011 Nos. Fish Production - 2011 Metric Tons Fishing Families (2010) Nos. Fishing Population (2010) Nos.

Fishing Fleets - Nos. Multi-day Boats (Offshore Vessels)- IMUL Inboard Single Day Boats - 1 DAY Outboard Motor FRP Boats - OFRP Motorized Traditional Boats - MTRB Non-motorized Traditional Boats - NTRB Inland Fishing Crafts Marine & inland Fishing Fleet

Beach Seines Fish Landing Sites Fisher Community Organizations Fisheries Co-operative Societies Memberships in Fisher Organizations

Ice Plants Production Capacity of Ice Plants(mt./day)

Cool Rooms Production Capacity of Cold Rooms (mt./day) Boat Yards Mini Fish Processing Factories Proposed Harbours

Fisheries Sector Investment

• Provision of 175 OFRB boat units (engine, fishing gear and hull) Total cost Rs. Mn. 90.00 with the assistance of Government of India Progress – Boats are being constructed

• Promotion of non-traditional aquaculture and fi shing practices

• Common infrastructure facilities in fi shing villages

Expenditure (Rs. mn.)

480 48,507 48,520 34,850

179,080

14 434

4,940 1,190 3,779

180 10,537

89 219 184 198

17,694 15 107

7 263

5 3 3

Year Investment in Rs. mn.

2009 142.9

2010 93.6

2011 1623.5

2012 (fi rst quarter) 150.0

Total 2010.0


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Rehabilitation of the Livestock sectorThe Northern Province occupied a prominent position in livestock production and contributed to more than 20% of the overall production in the country. About 50 – 60% of the people in the province were involved in livestock rearing. The northern livestock sector was performing well before the onset of the conflict, with efficient livestock production and an effective marketing network for milk, meat and eggs, which were transported daily to southern parts of the country. Jamnapari goats were issued from Jaffna for breeding mainly for milk and the very renowned “Jaffna sheep” were purchased by other districts, especially as they possessed genetic hardiness to cross with other breeds. Likewise, the Zebu cattle (Kilary and Kankayan), were reared extensively in Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Districts in large herds (50 – 1000 head/herd), mainly for draught and meat purposes.

The livestock industry also suffered major losses due to 30 years of conflict, by way of displacement of people, loss of livestock and related assets, disorganization of services, marketing networks and damage of infrastructure. The conflict had a severe impact on the displaced communities, where families had to completely abandon their livestock as fighting progressed, and faced the total loss of their livestock assets as a result.

Therefore, the livestock industry of the province has to go through a process of initial rehabilitation followed by programmes for further development. It is now essential to formulate an accelerated development strategy for the speedy recovery of the livestock industry.

There was no livestock resource available at the start of the resettlement other than the herds of stray cattle grazing all over the province. The population of goats, pigs and poultry was no more in existence resulting in virtual inaction in the whole sector. It is estimated that 121,000 numbers of cattle and 17,000 buffaloes were straying in abandoned lands.

Although support is being provided to round up stray cattle, vaccinate and return them to their original owners after their resettlement numbering about 60,000 cattle, there still existed at the start of the year 2011 a significant threat from stray cattle to households who resumed their farm based cultivation and who had limited capacity and resources to protect their crops from them.

The Ministry of livestock and Rural Community Development took action to re-establish the institutions under the Department of Animal Production and Health

Cattle Farm-Kalmadu


along with assistance of the Provincial administration in 2009. The first project of the department was to round up the stray cattle with the help of the security forces, vaccinate them and return to their original owners.

Rounded-up herd of cattle -avasikkulam, Echhchankulam

In 2010 and the first part of 2011, further assistance was given to rural producers of chicks to boost poultry numbers and restocking poultry in the province. This resulted in scaling up the income for poultry runners and provided alternative income to vulnerable households.

Backyard Poultry (Vavuniya District)

Interventions aiming at genetic upgrading of breeds, addressing the issues of low productivity of traditional breeds of cattle, goats, buffaloes and poultry have already been initiated. This approach is expected to provide improved breeds complemented by training and capacity building of livestock breeder cooperatives, strengthening of milk collection network and provision of milk chilling centres. Wherever possible the involvement of the private sector and the NGOs was encouraged to strengthen the programme. In 2011, activities have been prioritized aiming at strengthening the institutional capacity of Government

livestock services providers (Breeder Co-operatives and Farmer organizations) and to complete the rounding up, vaccination and redistribution of stray cattle in the resettled areas in all 5 districts. The Government has allocated a considerable amount of funds for Livestock development in the North in two stages. The milk production came to be considered a priority sector to be developed to achieve about 50% self reliance by the year 2015. The poultry productions will have to be doubled in the next five years to meet the demand of the consumers.


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Ampalkulam, Kilinochchi. 75 Scheme Welimala Aripu Rd, Pandaraveli

New Veterinary office - Kilinochchi

Livestock Population in Northern Province

Poultry District Cattle Goat Buffalo Layers broilers Backyard

Jaffna 93,415 50,095 _ 52,085 25,000 188,575

Vavuniya 57,400 24,950 1,325 76,500 62,800 148,000

Mannar 28,289 11,390 2,304 9,950 12,000 50,500

Mullaitivu 71,446 33,480 16,970 58,900 77,645 242,550

Kilinochchi 46,410 22,350 310 35,000 18,000 260,680

Total 296,930 142,265 20,909 232,435 195,445 890,305



“Rounded up stray cattle now helping livelihood – Mr. S. Selvanathan, Kalmadunagar

Production of Milk, Beef, Mutton, Poultry meat and Eggs

The following table shows the present total production be used as a guideline for development of livestock of milk, beef, mutton, poultry meat and eggs, in the production in the Province. province and the total requirement, which should

Village level Milk collection (Vavuniya District) Demonstration on processing (Vavuniya District)

Production & requirement of Livestock produce - Northern Province Total productionin the province

per year

Milk (mt.) 14,475

Beef (mt.) 2,311

Mutton (mt.) 413

Poultry meat (mt.) 957

Eggs (Nos.) 67,885,570

Total requirement % Available per year

91,482 15.8%

3,588 54%

3,179 13%

2,920 32%

155,540,000 43%

Annual production and requirement of Livestock produce

Only 15.8% of the total requirement of milk is produced by the domestic dairy industry in the province. The balance requirement is brought from outside as milk powder and other milk products. As a result, the development of domestic dairy industry has been identified as a key priority in livestock development programmes.

The domestic mutton production has not kept in pace with the increasing demand and in fact, there is a decline in mutton production over the last few years. At present only 12% of the total requirement of mutton is produced despite high demand in the market. Many people prefer goat milk, especially for its medicinal value. In view of this, goat development programme is

considered important in livestock development.

About 32% of the total requirement of poultry meat and 43% of the egg requirement are produced by domestic poultry industry. High price for poultry feed is the bottle neck for the development of the industry. Considering all these factors development of the backyard poultry farming was considered as a priority in the short and medium term programmes. The backyard poultry could essentially meet the demand of the rural people who have had no access to commercial poultry products. The necessity is there to encourage Commercial poultry enterprise in medium and long term programmes.


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Backyard Poultry (Kilinochchi District)

Livestock Development Programme

The development programme for the livestock sector in the Northern Province has been designed to address the following important issues such as the unavailability of quality breeding stock, lack of credit to purchase animals, feed and construct farm buildings, lack of marketing opportunities to sell livestock produce and breakdown of the services in the delivery system due to the collapse of the governmental institutional network.

The action carried out in the 180-Day accelerated programme to address the immediate requirement of the sector was implemented from July to December 2009 and a medium term programme has been implemented during 2009/2010. Most of the funds required to implement the 180 day programme was utilized from the 2009 budgetary allocations and additional funds were allocated to implement the medium term programme.

The following main activities were carried out commencing with 180 days programme at a total cost of Rs. 162.3mn.

• Rounding up of 50,000 displaced cattle in the region

• Establishment of 70 Dairy villages and supply of 1,400 dairy cows to the beneficiaries

• Establishment of animal banks to provide temporary shelter of purchased cattle

• Strengthening and reorganization of existing livestock breeder co-op societies (LIBCO)

• Training of livestock farmers on entrepreneurship development

• Training of youths on artifi cial insemination • Training of ex-combatants on livestock farming • Immunization of livestock and poultry against

contagious diseases • Backyard poultry rearing programme • Goat rearing programme • Re-establishment of existing milk collection

network • Provision of motorcycles to implement the animal

breeding programme • Renovation of existing veterinary offices • Procurement of vehicles for transportation of cattle

and poultry

Medium Term Development Programme

In the medium term programme the following actitivities were completed at a cost of Rs. 492mn.:

• Establishment of new veterinary offices with living quarters

• Establishment of veterinary investigation centres • Establishment and renovation of Animal

Production and Health Training Centres • Establishment of new milk collecting and chilling

centres • Establishment of liquid milk processing facilities • Supply of office and laboratory equipment,

furniture, communication and IT facilities to veterinary offices

• Provision of vehicles to veterinary offices

In addition other government projects like Reawakening, PEACE, Samurdhi and Gama Neguma and Northern Provincial Council works with treasury


funds also have been invested in providing milk cows Livestock Farm, construct Mash Store Room, DVS and stud bulls, goats and chicks to resettled livestock Office Quarters, Cooler to store eggs for the hatchery, breeders and for the establishment of dairy and goat repair GVS quarters, renovation of poultry sheds, breeder farms in small scales. establishment of 3 elevated goat sheds, to repair a VS

Office and establish an Integrated Farm. In addition, the Northern Provincial Council spent over Rs. 12mn. for the strengthening of AIN and Regional

Assistance of Sri Lanka Army

Activity District No. of Beneficiaries

Provision of chicks for backyard poultry Jaffna 437 families

Provision of chicks for backyard poultry Vavuniya 2925 families

In addition to the above services provided, the Army also assisted in rounding up the stray cattle in all fi ve districts.

Contribution of the UN Agencies, INGOs and NGOs

The UN Agencies and I/NGOs also made contribution rehabilitation according to the Joint Plan of Action to assist the resettled families in livelihood sector (JPA 2011), by way of livelihood assistance as follows:

UN Agency Activity Number provided

FAO Issue of month old backyard chicks 52,300

Rounded up cattle 8,562

Livestock training 130

UNDP Issue of cows 35

NGO/INGO Activity Number provided

FOSDO/OXFAM Provision of 3 wheelers for 6milk collection

CARE/DRC/LEEDS/OfERR Livestock training 600

CARE/Cordaid/DRC/FORUT/FOSDO/ Provision of dairy packages 331GTZ/OfERR/OXFARM/UNDP/ZOA

CARE/OfERR/SAH/RRO/UMCOR/UNDP/WVI/ZOA Provision of goat packages 1103

CARE/DRC/GTZ/LEEDS/OfERR/OXFAM/SAH/ Provision of poultry packages 1432SEVA-LANKA/RRO/UMCOR/UNDP/WVI/ZOA

FOSDO/OXFAM Provision of stud bulls 54


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Contribution of the Banking Sector and Non-Banking Sector Institutions Since the end of the conflict, the Central Bank took several initiatives to expand the banking and other financial facilities in the Northern Province to facilitate the resumption of economic activities adversely affected by the long-drawn conflict and to boost livelihood development. The Central Bank designed a special refinance credit scheme titled “Awakening North” under the “Wadakkil Wasantham” Programme initiated by the Government exclusively for meeting the financing requirements of the conflict affected businesses in the province soon after the end of the conflict. At the same time, the Central Bank encouraged and facilitated setting up of a large number of bank branches by both state-owned banks, private banks and foreign banks to ensure widespread access to financial services in the province. In addition, approvals were also given for several non-bank financial institutions to establish branches to expand the range of financial services. The Central Bank too established a provincial office in Jaffna to facilitate credit schemes implemented by the Central Bank in the Northern Province and other credit schemes operated by fi nancial institutions.

The Central Bank made a conscious effort to promote financial inclusion in the Northern Province and to ensure steady flow of credit with the primary objective of empowering and nurturing the businesses affected by the conflict and uplifting living conditions of the people. Several special lending schemes were initiated to provide credit facilities for agriculture, livestock development, SMEs including a credit guarantee scheme and a housing loan scheme to ensure widespread access to financial services through the participating credit institutions in the province. Another initiative taken is to

link small producers in Jaffna with large trade networks to ensure a sustainable market to their products with a better price. The Central Bank’s bank branching policy too has encouraged financial institutions to establish an extensive branch network across the province and enhance the outreach. In addition, measures have also been taken to promote greater financial literacy and awareness with a view to protecting consumers from being exploited by predatory lending and investment schemes, and they will be able to make better informed fi nancial decisions.

The holistic approach taken to increase financial inclusiveness and the measures taken by the Government to revamp infrastructure and other facilities would enhance income generating opportunities and accelerate the pace of development in the Northern Province. The strong macroeconomic fundamentals, unrestricted access and improved financial conditions in the economy would support the expansion of economic activities in the province. During the past two years, there has been a significant improvement in the network of bank branches including the expansion of customer services units and outlets to enhance the outreach and facilitating the process of financial inclusion. Substantial progress was also seen in the Agriculture and Fisheries sectors which employ a large number of people. The revival of many large scale industries that were neglected due to the conflict and the exploitation of many viable investments in other areas would contribute further to enhance employment opportunities, increase trade and to harness the true growth potential of the Northern Province.

Specific Measures taken by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka for the development of the Northern Province

Promotion of development credit in the Northern Province Awakening North Credit Scheme: The Central after resettlement. Under this scheme, borrowers are Bank introduced a special credit scheme titled entitled to receive a loan of up to 90% of the estimated cost “Awakening North” by allocating Rs. 3,000 million of the project and the maximum loan amount has been in July 2009. The main purpose of this scheme is to placed at Rs. 200,000. The phase II of the “Awakening assist internally displaced persons (IDPs) to commence/ North” credit scheme started since Jan. 2012. re-start their livelihood and income generating activities


Other Credit Schemes

The Central Bank, at present, operates several credit lines for a variety of purposes through the Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs). Under these credit lines, the PFIs are provided with a package of services/inputs including refinance at a low rate and a credit guarantee to extend financial facilities to the deserving segments of the population. Such credit lines are primarily

Sector

• Agriculture

• Livestock

• Fisheries

• Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs)

designed to provide assistance for resumption of former businesses, IGAs and livelihood of the affected persons/households facilitating them to reactivate their economic life. Accordingly, credit facilities are made available for eligible persons under five major sectors as indicated below:

Eligible activities

- Short term cultivationAgro-based industriesPerennial crop cultivation

- Dairy farming, goat and poultry keepingMilk based industries

- Purchase of boats, fishing gear etc.Promotion of other IGAs among fishermen

• Micro businesses that improve income levels and livelihood

Agriculture Sector

Since Agriculture is the principle livelihood/income generating activity of majority of the people in the Northern Province, PFIs were requested to extend agricultural credit into remote village areas under special credit lines implemented by Central Bank. In the 2nd half of the year 2009, the Central Bank in association with PFIs conducted a series of public meetings among the PFI staff and the village people to make them aware on terms and conditions applicable for agricultural lending and also to explain the advantages of borrowing funds for agriculture from formal fi nancial institutions

etc. Further, the Central Bank has taken measures to relax some conditions and introduced a Credit Guarantee Scheme to mitigate the risk of PFIs and to encourage them to penetrate the rural agricultural market in the province. As a result, the Central Bank was able to increase the extent of land cultivated with bank finance and the number and volume of loans granted for short term cultivation as well. The progress of disbursement of short term cultivation loans is indicated below:

Paddy Cultivation under Iranamadu Tank


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Progress of credit disbursement for short term cultivation purposes by PFIs in the Northern Province 2009 – June 2012

Cultivation Season No. of farmers who have obtained loans

2008/09 Maha 4,301

2009 Yala 2,077

2009/10 Maha 6,986

2010 Yala 3,734

2010/11 Maha 16,811

2011 Yala 10,691

2011/12 Maha 25,719

In addition to granting short term cultivation loans, PFIs were requested to provide facilities for long term investment in agriculture, i.e. perennial crop cultivation such as grape and banana, construction of minor irrigation systems, purchasing of agricultural machinery and equipment and many other requirements that lead to increase in yield levels on a sustainable basis. For these purposes Central Bank has introduced a special credit line called ‘VISKAM’ in which PFIs are provided with refinance and other credit supplementary services

Livestock Sector

At the time when Agro Livestock Development Loan (ALDL) scheme was introduced in 2009, Central Bank has conducted a series of awareness programmes among the farmers to educate them on best animal husbandry practices. Since farmers in Jaffna are familiar with the crop livestock integrated farming system, many practices were endorsed by them and requested to grant facilities for construction of cattle sheds, cultivation of

Fisheries Sector

Value of loans Area cultivated In Rs. mn. (Acres)

219 (US$ 1.99mn.) 11,875

127 (US$ 1.15mn.) 2,678

419 (US$ 3.80mn.) 16,070

275 (US$ 2.5mn.) 7,284

1424 (US$ 12.94mn.) 58,950

1286 (US$ 11.69mn.) 37,828

3207 (US$ 29.15mn.) 99,521

island-wide. Further, PFIs are permitted to grant credit facilities for the same purposes under Provincial Development Loan Scheme and ‘Awakening North’ that was introduced exclusively for development in the Northern Province. It has been reported that PFIs have granted 14,328 term loans to the value of Rs.1,849 million for long term agricultural projects in the Northern province, under the above 3 programmes as at 31.12.2011.

animal fodder and purchase of equipment etc. Although loans for dairy projects are required to be granted under ALDL scheme, a large number of dairy loans have been granted by PFIs under Awakening North and Provincial Development Loan schemes, too. According to PFIs, a total number of 8,845 loans to the value of Rs. 851.0 million have been granted for livestock sector activities during June 2009 to June 2012.

During the period 2009 to June 2012, PFIs were able to grant 3,230 loans to the value of Rs. 343.0 million (except Provincial Development Loan Scheme) for the fisheries sector activities including purchasing boats and equipment, fishing gear and self employment projects among the fishing community. The PFIs have been requested to negotiate with Fisheries Co-operatives

through Fisheries Department in the Mullaitivu and Mannar districts with a view to provide them with facilities for purchasing boats and fishing gear and also to improve dry fish industry adopting modern technology. Loan facilities for such innovative activities are made available under special credit lines implemented by Central Bank and PFIs own credit programmes as well.


Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SME) sector

Considering the affected Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in the Northern province in 2010, the Central Bank has introduced a special loan scheme named ‘Saubhagya’ to support affected SMEs. Prior to that, PFIs supported SMEs under two credit lines introduced earlier for the purpose of supporting economic activities in the province. Accordingly, in order to support the affected SMEs to restart their business activities, three separate refinance loan schemes are currently in operation in the Northern Province.

Awakening North Loan Scheme - Since the scheme expected to support micro enterprises in the province, maximum loan amount was confined to Rs. 200,000 per borrower under this scheme.

Provincial Development Loan Scheme - The scheme provides loans for small scale projects up to Rs. 5 million per borrower.

Microfinance for poverty alleviation

Since mid 2009, the Central Bank has taken measures to extend facilities to the affected people in the Northern Province under Poverty Alleviation Microfinance Project – ‘Prabodini’. The project adopts the credit plus approach to address the poverty issues using Self Help Group (SHG) system as a methodology for delivery of services to the low income people. Accordingly, the project was able to reach 648 villages in the Northern Province and form 5,891 SHGs with a total number of 29,141 low income families in the province. All of them were exposed to a comprehensive awareness programme conducted by Project staff and later were linked with the

Saubhagya Scheme - Since the scheme was designed to address the problems of medium scale enterprises affected by the conflict, the maximum loan amount per borrower was fixed at Rs. 25 million. The scheme was strengthened further with the introduction of Credit Guarantee support to PFIs in respect of loans granted under the scheme.

During 2012, construction sector included under “Saubhagya” loan scheme and construction industries can purchase machinery and equipment up to maximum of Rs. 5.0mn.

By June 2012 the PFIs have been able to grant 19,441 loans to the value of Rs. 2,701.0 million under the three SME loan schemes operated in the province.

formal financial system. Accordingly as at 31.12.2011, they were able to deposit Rs. 21 million (2009-Sep .2011) with the PFIs under Group/Society savings accounts. Under ‘Prabodini’ a total of Rs. 632 million loans have been granted to 10,830 beneficiaries of which Rs. 306.0 million was granted to 5,198 benefi ciaries to start micro enterprise. Over 25,000 Group members were also provided with Rs. 3207.0 million for short term cultivation purposes during 2011/2012 Maha season. The loan scheme is very much popular among the low income people and currently operated through 5 major financial institutions in the province.

Enhancement of financial literacy among low income people and Promotion of access to finance in the Northern Province

In order to make the people aware of the facilities since mid 2009. During 2011, Central Bank was able available under formal financial sector and to promote to conduct 173 such awareness programmes addressing financial inclusiveness among low income groups, the 4,733 people in the Northern Province. CBSL has been engaged in a financial literacy programme

Opening of Provincial Office in Jaffna

The Central Bank established a provincial office in institutions. Many senior Central Bank officials Jaffna in July 2010 to facilitate credit programmes regularly visit the province to observe the development implemented by the Central Bank in the Northern activities undertaken. Provinces and other credit schemes operated by financial


GROWTH INITIATIVES

Under the Regional Development Strategy (RDS) of the Central Bank which is, particularly aimed at identifying small, medium and large scale projects in the conflict affected provinces and ensuring availability of financial facilities from the formal fi nancial sector to meet the funding requirements of such identified projects. Further, province-specific development credit schemes, namely, ‘Awakening North’, ‘Rising East’ and

Introduction of a Credit Guarantee Scheme

It was reported that the farmers in the Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and some parts of the Mannar district have been facing difficulties in obtaining short-term cultivation loans under ‘Sarusara’ due to their inability of providing title deeds to establish land rights/ownership. In order to address the above issue, the Central Bank

Market Linkages for Small Producers

The Central Bank has taken an initiative to link small producers in Jaffna with large trade networks under the brand name of ‘Yal Utpaththi’. On the eve of Deepavali festival 2010. A number of commodities were displayed to assess the demand for such items and to get the feedback from the consumers. According to Cargills Ceylon Ltd., the scheme has created a greater demand

‘Probodini,’ a Poverty Alleviation and Microfinance Project, were formulated to extend financing to a large number of borrowers. Currently the Project Offi ce in Jaffna involves in co-ordinating activities of different service providers engaged in the liquid milk production, fisheries and cultivation of seasonal and perennial crops in the Northern Province.

has introduced a credit guarantee scheme in which the Bank will guarantee up to Rs. 200,000/- per farmer in case of default occurred on a land dispute. The scheme has facilitated PFIs to disburse more cultivation loans to farmers, disregarding their land ownership.

for Palmyrah products and the Central Bank currently in association with Cargills, is engaged in training the producers to produce items in line with the demand, choices and preferences of the urban consumers. During the month of November, it has been reported that a large amount of palmyrah and jaggery products have been sold in the outlets of Colombo City.

Awareness Programmes and Mobile Services carried out in Jaffna, and Vanni Districts

The Employee’s Provident Fund (EPF) Department of the Central Bank conducted awareness programmes and mobile services in the Jaffna, Vanni Districts and in the East. These awareness programmes were mainly focused in educating the employers, and officials of the Labour Department on administrative functions of

EPF, its operating system and the facilities and benefits available for its members.

In addition, the intention of the mobile service was to solve issues faced by the employers and members of the Fund.

Facilitation of money changing activities and promotion of remittances

Permission has also been granted to two Registered preliminary assessments have been undertaken to grant Finance Companies to engage in money changing permission for several other companies to engage in business in their branches opened in the North. Further, money changing activities in the affected areas.

Skills Development

The Central Bank provides skills development and enhance production and productivity. Further, programmes to selected beneficiaries under different they will be educated on business promotion through credit lines with a view to improve quality of products maintaining standards to suit the demand in the market.


Specific Measures/Special Schemes offered by State Banks and Other Banks for the purpose of Livelihood Development/Housing

Expansion of branch network by State Banks and other Banks

Both state owned banks and private sector banks have centres have been opened in the Northern Province. In expanded their banking operations in the affected addition, approval has been granted for the registered areas by opening a large number of banking outlets. finance companies and specialized leasing companies to Altogether, 126 banking outlets and development open 35 branches in the Northern Province.

Specific Measures/Special Schemes offered by State Banks and other Banks

The State owned banks and private commercial banks recommend to banks. The Central Bank is also working have also expanded and fast-tracked approval and with the banks to further expand lending to livelihood granting of loans. Many of these banks are also the development/housing loan programmes, and increase participating credit institutions of the credit schemes lending to SMEs to increase their contribution to operated by the Central Bank. growth of the economy.

Two state-owned banks in collaboration with the Details of the bank branches opened by banks and Ministry of Rehabilitation has launched a housing loan specific programmes undertaken by banks are given scheme for IDPs in the Northern Province. Borrowers below: under this scheme will be selected by the Ministry and

Disbursement of development credit under different credit lines implemented by CBSL in the Northern Province 2009–December 2011

Credit line No. of Amount of loan Amount of loan beneficiaries granted granted

in Rs. mn. in US$ mn.

Sarusara – Short term Agriculture 70,319 6,957.0 63.25 Awakening North 15,508 2,000.0 18.18 Prabodini 10,839 632.0 5.75 ALDL 734 116.0 1.05 Provincial Development 812 467.0 4.24 Saubagya 288 234.0 2.12 VISKAM 9 63.0 0.57 Awakening North Phase II 283.3 329.0 95.16 Total 101,342 10,798.0

Disbursement of credit for different purposes in the Northern Province 2009–June 2012

Purpose No. of Value of loans Value of loans loans granted granted granted

in Rs. mn. in US$ mn.

Agriculture - Short term 70,937 7,302.0 66.38 Agriculture - Long term 5,570 594.0 5.40 Livestock 8,845 851.0 8.34 SMEs 5,472 825.0 7.50 Fisheries 3,230 343.0 3.12 Micro credit 12,858 1,420.0 12.91 Total 101,342 10,741.0 103.65


GROWTH INITIATIVES

Expansion of Bank Branches, Financial Services and New initiatives to be undertaken by the Banking Sector in the Northern Province

Name of the Bank New Initiatives

1. Bank of Ceylon • Bank participates in the poverty alleviation loan scheme which is known as “PAMP” (Poverty Alleviation Micro Project) to facilitate lower income earners in Northern Province

• A total of 863 beneficiaries obtained this facility since 30.05.2011 and a total sum of Rs. 101.0mn. granted under this project

• Bank has established a branch network including 18 branches and 38 EO’s in Northern Province as at 30.06.2012

• Bank has developed a new product channel in collaboration with Cargills (Ceylon) PLC to promote products especially available in the Jaffna Peninsula

• Bank has commenced a Mobile Banking Service at Puthukudiyirippu in Mullaitivu District in December 2011

• Priority is given to advancing SME sector. New emerging entrepreneurs form this post-war environment are screened by branch networks and so far Rs. 70.0mn. has been granted under this sector.

• Approximately Rs 28mn. worth of facilities were granted to 186 Ex-LTTE combatants for their income generation activity

The following services have been reinforced in the area during the period up to 30.06.2012:

• Mobilization of deposits – Rs. 6,733.0mn.

• Expansion of credit card facilities – 393 credit cards

• Inward remittance enhancement and delivery products – Rs. 339.0mn.

• Mobile phone based services – 626 customers

• Mobile banking services – Rs. 24.42mn. collected through new accounts

• Investment services

• Financial literacy programmes – 23 programmes were conducted where 1,365 people benefited



2. People’s Bank Financial facilities for economic development

• Re-establishment of the economic activities in Northern Province such as large scale hotels, hospitals and other economic activities total loans of Rs. 75.5mn.

• Facilities for enterprises under Provincial Development Loan Scheme

Poverty and extreme poverty reduction

• Eradication of poverty through various social mobilization programmes

• Provision of non-financial services for micro entrepreneurs

• Eradication of poverty and extreme poverty under PAMP- II loan scheme

• Provision of financial facilities for various micro industries under micro finance loan programme conducted by the bank

• Establishment of micro finance villages in Northern and Eastern provinces

• Initiation of local resource based industries of those areas.

Bank service and bank operations

• PB has a network of 20 branches, 25 EO’s and 170 student saving units in Northern Province

• 557 employees are serving in the areas out of which 398 employees are from the bank staff while the rest is out-sourced in 2011

Focus on SME sector

• Development of small and medium enterprises by providing financial facilities to those entrepreneurs in tourism, commercial and industrial sectors

• Providing non-financial services for SMEs

• Financing for special projects. e.g. Renewable energy development

• Providing financial facilities for export oriented industries

Agriculture and agro-based industries

• Agriculture (Cultivation loans) and agro-based industries of large scale


GROWTH INITIATIVES

Name of the Bank

People’s Bank

3. National Savings Bank

4. Housing Development Financing Corporation

5. Pan Asia Banking Corporation Ltd. (PABC)

6. Lankaputhra Development Bank Ltd.

New Initiatives

• Storing of paddy (Paddy age Loans)

• Farm mechanization

Co-operative sector

• Providing financial facilities for Co-op Cities and mini Co-op city of those areas

• Providing credit card dealership for Co-op Cities of those areas and credit facilities to the MPCS and other co-operatives

Building construction

• Providing credit facilities for housing purposes and construction of commercial buildings – Rs. 467.8mn. facilities have been granted

• The bank has a network of 19 branches and 2 EO’s in Northern Province

• A branch in Vankali is scheduled to the opening in June 2012

• Bank has planned to promote Smile Savings Accounts in the Northern Province with the collaboration of the local post offices

• Intends to carry out awareness campaigns in the locality

• Initiatives have been taken to expedite the loan processing time, by empowering the branch managers of Jaffna to authorize housing and personal loans

• A branch in Jaffna was opened on 06.03.2012

• A short term loan scheme is planned to be launched parallel to opening of the Jaffna Branch

• Bank has established 5 branches in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Nelliady, Vavuniya and Chunnakam

• Envisages opening two more branches in Mannar and Mullaitivu

• A new branch is proposed to be opened in Jaffna. Intends to focus on SME (Co-operate) sector



7. Indian Bank • Bank established its Jaffna branch on 21st January 2011

• Model village development programme has been launched on 21.01.2012 by adopting Vaddu (west) village, Jaffna with the plan to develop the village in various areas with total credit plan for Rs. 40.0mn. spread over the period 21.01.2012 to 21.01.2014

• Six Self Help Groups have been formed and the groups are making progress in cultivating savings culture among ground member fi nance and agriculture sector

• Indian Bank is taking various initiatives and co-ordinating with various agencies in implementing housing projects in Sri Lanka in the industrial estate of Atchchuveli by the GoI.

8. Pradeshiya Sanwardana Bank • 3 branches and one extension office have been opened in Northern Province.

9. MCB Bank Ltd. • The bank is waiting for the approval from its head office to introduce the new product of gold loan (pawning) in Northern Province

10.DFCC Vardhana Bank Ltd. • Bank has opened two branches in Northern Province

• A new branch was opened in Vavuniya during the year 2011

• Vardhana Garu Saru (VGS) product for Senior Citizens was launched

• Discussions are underway with a counter part who has a readymade product for Islamic Banking

• Internet banking was launched on 15 Nov. 2011 and is progressing successfully

11. State Mortgage and Investment Bank • With the opening of Jaffna extension office, bank has managed to grant EPF backed loans to a value of Rs. 9.3mn.

• The Jaffna branch is actively pursuing promotion of Agriculture and Housing loans in the area

• An extension office was established in Vavuniya

• Issuing loan products to Small and Medium Enterprises

• Issuing EPF backed housing loans


GROWTH INITIATIVES


State Mortgage and Investment Bank • Issuing agricultural loans

• Issuing vehicle loans specially to agricultural, tourism and fi sheries sectors

• Issuing immovable property backed housing loans (mortgage loans)

12. Sri Lanka Savings Bank Ltd. • After getting merged with National Development Trust Fund (Guarantee) Company Limited, bank is planning to carry out Micro Financing activities covering all island including the Northern Province

13. Sanasa Development Bank Ltd. • Intends to focus on agricultural, industrial and fi sheries sectors

• Intends to provide services for SME sector to uplift their living standards

14. Sampath Bank • 13 Branches have been opened in the Northern Province

15. Seylan Bank • 2 Branches, (Mullaitivu and Chavakachcheri) have already been opened in Northern Province

• Commencement of Wishvamadu Mobile Unit

• 4 Branches and 4 EO’s which have already been approved are scheduled to be opened in the Northern and Eastern provinces in the first quarter of 2011

16. HSBC • HSBC, Jaffna Branch was opened on 11.2.2010

• Branch has so far managed to open 1,600 deposit accounts and to issue more than 870 Credit Cards. Further, new loans have been disbursed from the inception amounting to Rs. 470mn. under Agriculture, Housing, Industry, Services and Personal categories

• Financial literacy programmes – No. of participants 2500, Brochures issued 5000

• Safety deposit locker facilities started during April 2011

• Organised promotional offers on credit cards twice (2011-2012) and issued EPOS machines to most of the merchants in Jaffna peninsula for same

• 75% of staff employed from Northern region

• Organised the just ever business forum in Jaffna for the customers in Nov. 2011 during the recent CEO’s visit

• CSR projects on going


Name of the Bank

17. Nations Trust Bank

18. Hatton National Bank

19. Commercial Bank of Ceylon Ltd.

20. National Development Bank Ltd.

New Initiatives

• 2 Branches were opened in Jaffna and Vavuniya

• 4223 deposit accounts were opened and 387 Credit Cards were issued

• 1415 Inward Remittances amounting to Rs. 71.2mn.

• Pawning advances of Rs. 177mn. and personal loans of Rs. 4.85mn. have been granted while the total advances granted is Rs. 354mn.

• Opened new accounts in the Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF) held from 20.01.2012 to 22.01.2012

• Conducted a “01 month interest free” pawinng promotion from 15.12.2011 to 20.02.2012

• One of the new products Nations Personal Investment Plan was a great success in the Nothern Province

• Bank has established a network of 17 branches, 3 EOs and 12 Student Saving Units

• Bank has so far granted credit facilities amounting to Rs. 13,956mn. for the Northern Province.

• Fishing villages in the Northern Province are empowered through Micro finance.

• Developed micro-finance and micro insurance for the entrepreneurs in the Northern Province

• Carried out financial literacy and entrepreneur skills development programmes for general public in the Northern Province

• Recruited staff to several branches

• Carried out HR fair for students in Jaffna

• Several Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects namely, giving computers for schools and building schools libraries in the Northern Province

• Bank has a network of 12 branches and 2 EO and 3 off-site ATM’s Northern Province

• 2 Branches operate in the Nothern Province

• All commercial banking assets and liability products are offered e.g. pawning, leasing, personal loan, SME loans, distributor financing, TOD’s POD’s, savings accounts three types (Normal savings/Savings Star and Vishmitha savings, Minor accounts, Current accounts, Fixed deposit, NRFC and RFC and other foreign currency accounts, usual local and foreign


GROWTH INITIATIVES


National Development Bank Ltd. currency deposits, withdrawals and encashment approved by the Central Bank Guarantees and other Trade Products

• A special loan scheme by the name ‘Devi Amne’ was introduced

• Promotional items offered for pawning transactions

• New initiative on CSR project as below: Library books donate to school, sewing machines distributed to refugees students were given financial aid to follow DIMO course.

• HR CSR initiative – 20 students from leading schools in Jaffna were given training opportunities about banking sector followed by on the job training for the top 10 performers in the programme

New Initiatives taken by Non-Bank Financial Institutions in the Northern Province Opening of new Branches (From May 2009 – March 2012)

No. of new Branches District RFCs SLCs Total

Jaffna 21 6 27

Vavuniya 10 6 16

Mannar 2 1 3

Kilinochchi 5 5

Mullaitivu 1 1

Total 39 13 52

Opening of Sampath Bank Branch at Manipay on 30th July 2010 and granting of cows to its customers for

dairy development

Visit to Jaff na by Governor to attend the ceremonial opening of

HSBC Branch on 11th February 2010


Registered Finance Companies

Name of the RFC New Initiatives

LB Finance PLC • LB Finance has created approximately 80 employment opportunities during the post war period

• The company has disbursed more than Rs. 750mn. in the form of leasing & hire purchases which are mainly related to agricultural equipment such as tractors, harvesting machines etc. Furthermore than 1000 three-wheelers have been disbursed to those who are engaged in the SME sector

• As CSR initiatives, the company has refurbished the Jaffna Children Park, tree plantation and donation of school equipment

Abans Financial Services Ltd. • Mainly providing financial facilities and leasing facilities on three wheelers.

• Company intends to grant accommodation for agriculture and livestock projects

Swarnamahal Financial Services Ltd. • Deposits are undertaken in the form of fi xed deposits and saving deposits. Lending products are concentrated on pawning, leasing and hire purchases

• Operate 365 days. The company has disbursed more than Rs. 1.1 billion in the form of pawning

• Company plans to offer more valuable services such as micro finance and land mortgages

Mercantile Credit of Sri Lanka Ltd. • Leasing facilities to farmers (Mahindra maximo)

• Loan facilities on boat machines and tractors

• Poverty alleviation through creating employment by providing loan facilities to farmers

• Term loans for working capital purposes

• Plans to grant micro fi nancial loans (e.g: equipment loans)

Central Finance Co. PLC, • All these companies have focused on leasing and hire Prime Grameen Micro Finance, purchase lending activities relating to the agriculture Bartleet Finance Ltd., based machinery Trade Finance & Investment Ltd., Alliance Finance Co. PLC. • Further, all the branches are focusing on loans to SME Central Investment and Finance Ltd. sector and other soft loan facilities


GROWTH INITIATIVES


Lanka Orix Finance PLC. • Approximately 30 employment opportunies with 8 branches

• Disbursed Rs. 1.6 billion in the forum of leasing

• CSR Projects - Workshops on financial literarcy - 383 participants - Donations to Karunaippaalan Charity Fund

• IT equipment

LOLC Micro Credit Ltd. • Two branches have been opened in the Northern Province after May, 2009

• One of the main products that the company offer is asset backed lending. Under that the company lends to purchase vehicles like Motor bicycles, three wheelers, four wheelers, light trucks and agricultural equipments

• Company grants group loans through the branches and extends pawning services facilities through the branches and Ransavi centres

• By providing such facilities, company makes a significant contribution to improve the lives of the people in the Northern

Assetline Leasing Company Ltd. • Two branches have been opened in Northern Province after May, 2009

• 10 staff members were recruited from these areas while providing decent job opportunities for surrounding people

• Company provides financial services such as finance Leases, Hire Purchases and Loans through those branches

• Micro loans are being provided by the company for entrepreneurs in the SME sector

• New products are being developed focusing on the agriculture sector and poverty alleviation

Lisvin Investments Ltd. • One branch has been opened in Jaffna through which Finance Lease and hire purchase facilities have been granted to promote the Micro-Finance and Agriculture Sector in the region

• Company grants scholarships to Jaffna school students as a part of its fulfilment of corporate social responsibility



People’s Leasing Company Ltd. • One branch has opened in Vavuniya and has been planned to improve the existing window offices in to branches in order to provide value added service for the people living in the region

• Company has provided approximately Rs. 850mn. facilities through newly opened branches

• 16 employees have been recruited from the region to provide employment opportunities

• Providing investment opportunities by issuing debt instruments

Nation Lanka Finance PLC • One branch has been opened in Northern Province after May, 2009

• Company provides Loan and Hire Purchase facilities and pawning facility is to be introduced in future

Commercial Leasing Company Ltd. • Two branches have been opened in the Northern & Eastern provinces after May, 2009

• Company focus on providing financial facilities for the development of Micro-Finance and Agricultural Sectors. Accordingly company provides Micro-Finance products, leases and loans facilitating the purchase of agricultural vehicles and equipments.

• Company has introduced repayment patterns under easy payment schemes which fit customers’ earning patterns, such as per ‘Kanna’ seasons

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka PLC • One branch has opened in Northern Province after May, 2009

• Lease and Hire Purchase facilities are being granted to the people living in the region

• All employees have been recruited from this area providing employment opportunities for 12 people

Sampath Leasing and Factoring Ltd. • 2 Branches


GROWTH INITIATIVES

Visit to Jaff na by Governor to attend the ceremonial Opening of Sampath Bank Branch at Manipay on opening of30th July 2010 and granting of cows to its customers for

HSBC Branch on 11th February 2010 dairy development



CONNECTIVITY

• Rehabilitation of Road Network

• Rehabilitation of Railways

• Reconstruction of Major Bridges

• Rehabilitation of KKS Harbour

• Palali Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project – (PARP)

• Kokavil Transmission Tower


Sangupiddi Bridge

Rehabilitation of Road NetworkLike in other parts of Sri Lanka, the Northern Province too had an extensive road network covering almost every village. Firstly, the task of rehabilitating the road network was brought under assistance provided through 180-Day “Uthuru Vasanthaya” progrmame. The roads that are essential to ensure accessibility to provide humanitarian assistance was prioritized. This exercise was carried out by gravel surfacing on completely damaged roads. The roads that were partially damaged were improved by gravelling and priming or metalling and tarring based on the condition of the road. Assistance of the Sri Lanka Army was obtained for this purpose. This programme enabled the Government to expedite the resettlement process.

Main Projects (Commenced/Completed)

• Conflict Affected Area Rehabilitation Project • Mannar Bridge Project • Steel Bridge Project • Northern Road Rehabilitation Project • Northern Road Connectivity Project

Investment from 2009 to 2011

• Conflict Affected Area Rehabilitation Project • Mannar Bridge Project • Steel Bridge Project • Northern Road Rehabilitation Project • Northern Road Connectivity Project • Conflict Affected Region Emergency Project • Priority Road Project I • Provincial Road Project • “Maga Neguma” Rural Road Development Programme • Road Widening and Improvements Programme

Total

Secondly, all selected highways that are in the development agenda were identified on a priority basis of national and economic importance. These highways are to be improved to proper two (2) lane standards with soft or hard shoulders as appropriate. The road surface is to be rehabilitated with DBST or Asphalt Concrete depending on the condition of the road and anticipated volume of traffic. Cross and side drains will be improved to acceptable standards. Approximately 1,220km. of highways have been selected for rehabilitation and improvement under this programme. Improvement of the national road network is a high priority to eliminate regional isolation and to promote the regional growth.

• Conflict Affected Region Emergency Project • Priority Road Project Phase I • Provincial Road Project • “Maga Neguma” Rural Road Development

Programme

- Rs. 4,926mn. - Rs. 2,460mn. - Rs. 1,722mn. - Rs. 40,828mn. - Rs 13,576mn. - Rs. 2,801mn. - Rs. 5,700mn. - Rs. 2,985mn. - Rs. 73mn. - Rs. 1396mn.- Rs. 76,467mn.


Conflict Affected Area Rehabilitation Project

The Conflict Affected Area Rehabilitation Project (CAARP) funded by the Asian Development Bank through two separate loans, was a multi sectoral project and had as its objective the rehabilitation and reconstruction of essential infrastructure and the improvement of the living conditions in the areas badly affected by the internal conflict of the country, particularly in the Northern and Eastern provinces. The capacity building of the nascent construction industry in the area was another objective of the project.

The loan amount allocated to the roads component was US $ 52.6 million. The total expenditure from the loan was US $ 50.4 million and the GoSL contribution was US $ 17.7 million.

The roads component of the project included the rehabilitation of approximately 120km. of road, the reconstruction/widening of two bridges and a causeway in the Northern Province through 27 civil works contracts. The procurement process adopted a policy of splitting the work into small contracts to enable small scale contractors to participate to support capacity building of the construction sector of the region. Of

these, 10 contracts were awarded in late 2009 and 2010 and altogether 21 contracts were operational in the year 2010.

Most of the roads were rehabilitated to a two lane width of 6.2 meters and shoulders with asphalt concrete surfacing. Few roads were rehabilitated to 5.5 meter width and shoulders with either Double Bituminous Surface Treatment or Sand Sealing.

The manufacture of a 100 passenger motor launch to ply between Delft and Kurikadduwan was also commissioned under this project. The new motor launch is of immense benefit to the 7000 population of the Delft Island which previously had to depend on the irregular service provided by the old launch which had been in operation for nearly 50 years.

The CAARP project has now concluded and the total expenditure of the project for development in the Northern Province was approximately Rs. 4,666 million. The financial progress of the civil works contracts in the Northern Province in 2010 was Rs. 2,267 million and in 2011 was Rs. 557 million.

Mannar Bridge


CONNECTIVITY

Mannar District

Karainagar Causeway (Before Construction) Karainagar Causeway (After Construction)

After Construction of Vavuniya – Parayanalankulam Road


Mannar Bridge Project

2010 at a cost of Rs. 2,460 million. The project wasThe construction of the New Mannar Bridge and funded through a JICA grant amounting to Japaneseimprovements to causeway on Medawachchiya -Yen 1,836 million.Mannar - Talaimannar Road was completed in the year

Mannar Bridge (Before Rehabilitation) Mannar Bridge (After Rehabilitation)

Steel Bridge Project

Export Credit Guarantee Department (ECGD) of installation of the Steel Bridges in identifi ed locations United Kingdom Government in collaboration with the all over the island. In Northern Province, 25 bridges HSBC Limited, United Kingdom has provided a loan have been installed including Sangupiddy Bridge, facility of GB Pounds 50 Million for the Supply and which is a bridge with historical importance.

Sangupiddy Bridge (After Completion)


CONNECTIVITY

Northern Road Rehabilitation Project(under assistance provided by the People’s Republic of China)

The Exim Bank of China provided US $ 498.6 million for the improvement and rehabilitation of roads identified under the Northern Road Rehabilitation Project. The objective of the project is to improve the condition of the major road links in the Northern Province. The rehabilitation of the strategic road links throughout the region will help provide an enabling environment to promote economic growth and community development.

Under this project seven civil works contracts were awarded and work in six of these contracts commenced in 2011 and are currently ongoing. The work in the project includes the improvement and rehabilitation of 512km. of road in the Northern Province. The financial progress of the project up to October 2011 is Rs. 14,678 million.

All roads are to be rehabilitated to 2 lane width. Five roads are to be surfaced with asphalt concrete and the other two roads will be rehabilitated with a Double Bituminous Surface Treatment (DBST).

Mullaitivu - Puliyankulam Road

Northern Road Connectivity Project

The ADB has granted an ordinary capital resources loan for US $ 130 million and a special funds resources loan for US $ 24.4 million towards the Roads Component of the Northern Road Connectivity Project (NRCP). The GOSL contribution to the project is US $ 18.6 million. The project financing includes US $ 127.3 million for National Highways of which US $ 103.23 million is allocated for civil works. The balance provision is for

A summary of the roads to be rehabilitated contract wise is given below:

Description of Work Length

Rehabilitation of Kandy - Jaffna Road (122-140km., 185-320km.) 153km.

Rehabilitation of Navatkuli -Kerativu - Mannar Road 67km.

Rehabilitation of Puttalam - Marichchikade - Mannar Road 113km.

Rehabilitation of Jaffna - Point Pedro Road 34.2km.

Puttur - Meesalai Road 13.7km.

Jaffna - Kankesanthurai Road 18.9km.

Jaffna - Palali Road 17.3km.

Rehabilitation of Mullaitivu - Kokilai - Pulmoddai Road 42.4km.

Rehabilitation of Oddusudan - Nedunkerny Road 10.8km.

Rehabilitation of Mullaitivu - Puliyankulam Road 41.8km.

Mullaitivu - Kokilai - Pulmoddai Road

consultancy services, project management and other ancillary components.

The objective of the project is to improve mobility and accessibility in the Northern Province and between the Northern Province and the rest of the country and support the spread of economic activities and development. The project outcomes include improving


road connectivity thus helping to restore access to basic social needs, saving in travel time and vehicle operating costs as well as contributing to regional balance in socially inclusive economic growth.

In the National Highways component ten Class A and Class B National Highways of total length 164.9km. are to be rehabilitated to a two lane width with an asphalt concrete surfacing out of which 107.92km. are in the

Description of Work

Northern Province. Also badly damaged bridges will be reconstructed and other bridges will be widened. The entire project consists of 10 packages and out of which 7 packages amounting Rs.7,247.31mn. for civil works are in the Northern Province.

The civil works commenced in June 2011 and the work is scheduled to be completed between August 2012 and June 2013.

Length

Rehabilitation of road from Navatkuli to Keraitivu Jetty 17km.

Rehabilitation of road from Manipay to Kaithady

Rehabilitation of road from Vallai to Araly Point

Rehabilitation of Mankulam - Mulaitivu Road

Conflict Affected Region Emergency Project

The ADB has granted a loan for US $ 34 million towards the National Roads Component of the Conflict Affected Region Emergency (CARE) Project. The GOSL contribution to the project is US $ 4.08 million. The project financing includes US $ 30 million for civil works as well as provision for consultancy services, project management and other ancillary components.

The broad objective of the roads component of the project is to assist in re-establishing connectivity in the Northern Province. In this component two badly

Description of Work

Rehabilitation of Mankulam - Vellankulam Road

Rehabilitation of Paranthan - Pooneryn Road

14km.

27km.

49km.

deteriorated Class B National Highways of total length 65km. are to be rehabilitated to a two lane width and road shoulders with an asphalt concrete surfacing. The two civil works contracts are estimated to cost Rs. 2,801 million. The civil works commenced in September 2011 and the work is scheduled to be completed in the two contracts in February and September 2013 respectively.

The project outcomes include 30% saving in travel time and 20% saving in vehicle operating costs. A summary of the roads to be rehabilitated is given below:

Length

37.8km.

25.7km.

Mankulam - Vellankulam Road Paranthan – Pooneryn Road


CONNECTIVITY

Priority Road Project Phase I

The China Development Bank Co Ltd (CDB)provided US $ 152.8mn. in 2010 for the improvement and rehabilitation of roads identified under the Priority Roads Project (Phase I). The cost contribution from the CDB and the GOSL for the project is in the ratio 90% to 10%. The objective of the project is to improve the condition of roads in the National Highway network identified on a priority basis by the RDA.

Of Paranthan - Mullaitivu Road (52km ) will be rehabilitated under this project at a cost of Rs. 5,700 million to a two lane width and surfaced with a Double Bituminous Surface Treatment (DBST). During 2011, Rs. 1,931mn. has been spent on rehabilitation of the road.

“Maga Neguma” Rural Road Development Programme

The Rural Road Development Programme under the Maga Neguma project which was operative from year 2004 (when His Excellency the President was the Prime Minister and Minister of Highways) has continuously provided funds for rural road development work throughout the country including the Northern Province.

During the years 2010 and 2011 the work carried out mainly consisted of paving of roads using precast

concrete blocks, bitumen application and sand sealing, grading and regravelling of gravel roads, small scale concreting of roads and construction of culverts. This work has been carried out in the districts of Jaffna, Mannar, Mulaitivu and Vavuniya. A total of 22.5km. of roads have been rehabilitated during 2010 and 2011 at a total cost of Rs. 72.5 million.

Sithvinayagar School Access Road (Before Construction) Sithvinayagar School Entrance Road (After Construction)

Road widening and improvements Programme

The rehabilitation of 13km. of Navatkuli – Karativu – Mannar Road was completed in 2010 at a cost of Rs. 763mn. A further 04 km on this road was rehabilitated in August 2011 at a cost of Rs. 121 mn.

Improvements to Thiruketheeswaram Kovil internal Roads and Thiruketheeswaram Junction under 07 separate contracts were completed up to 2010 at a total cost of Rs. 83mn. A further rehabilitation was undertaken in 2011 and the value of the work completed up to August 2011 is Rs. 7.8mn.

Improvements to Jaffna Town Roads under 07 separate packages and the sand sealing of Jaffna – Ponnalai – Point Pedro Road was completed in 2011 at a total cost of Rs. 256 million. 03 additional packages of sand sealing work on Jaffna – Ponnalai – Point Pedro Road are ongoing and the financial progress in 2011 is Rs. 10 million.

The substructure construction of the Aruvi Aru bridge on the South East Coast Road at a cost of Rs. 140 million, rectification of base failures on section 192–


205 km. on Kandy Jaffna road at a cost of Rs. 14.5 million and the internal roads at the security forces headquarters at Vavuniya at a cost of Rs. 20 million were completed in 2010.

Improvements to Vavuniya Parayanakulam Road, rectification and sand sealing of Jaffna - Manipay -Karainagar Road and rehabilitation of Jaffna - Pannai - Kayts Road are in progress in 2011. The financial progress of these works up to August 2011 is Rs. 234 million.

Chundikulam – Columbuthurai Road Jaff na – Manipay – Karainagar Road

Road Maintenance Activities

Routine road maintenance activities consisting of minor road rectification work, sand sealing, minor remedial measures for damaged and weak bridges, drainage repairs, flood damage and other emergency repair work,

Provincial Road Development

Road transport is the predominant mode of transport in the Northern Province for 92% of all passenger and freight movement and vehicle owners and road traffic continues to grow rapidly. National Roads comprising class A and class B roads link provincial and district capitals and provide regional connectivity.

Distribution of Provincial Roads

District

Jaffna

Kilinochchi

Mullaitivu

Vavuniya

Mannar

Total

road markings and road furniture installation etc. were carried out continuously during the period 2009 - 2011.

The total investment for this work in 2010 was Rs. 214mn. and Rs. 332mn. in 2011.

Provincial roads comprising class C and D roads serve as links connecting national roads and rural roads, providing access to smaller towns and villages. Northern Province has about 2,020km. Provincial roads and 7,600km. of rural roads.

Length (km.)

572

281

413

422

333

2,021


CONNECTIVITY

The damage to physical infrastructure during the conflict has been severe and extensive. In particular, the road network lies in a state of total disrepair due to prolonged negligence and under investment. People in this region did not have access to markets or basic social services as before and the transport of goods dramatically slowed. Mobility between the Province and the country’s Southern Region was affected due to the substantial travel time required because of the poor

Short Term Strategy

i. A sum of Rs. 659 million was spent to repair 495km. length of roads in year 2009 under 180 days programme to bring the roads to motorable condition in the resettled area.

Expenditure Details for Year 2011

District

Jaffna

Kilinochchi

Mullaitivu

Vavuniya

Mannar

Total

Long Term Strategies

The Government’s 10 year horizon – National Development Strategy based on Mahinda Chinthana has a vision to create a new Sri Lanka. The Government is totally committed to improve the road network within the next 10 years. Road Sector Master Plan has been already prepared for national roads. PRDD is planning to develop the Provincial Road Master Plan to link the national highways.

On the request made by the GOSL for reconstruction of the road network in the Northern Province, ADB and World Bank has supported for the development of

condition of the linking national arterial roads. This has considerably hindered the spread of economic activities and development.

In order to expedite the resettlement programme and to improve interconnectivity and access to markets, educational institutions, Uthuru Wasanthaya Programme provided considerable investment to improve provincial roads from 2009 - 2011.

ii. A sum of Rs. 530 million was spent in year 2010 to repair 144km. length of roads.

iii. A sum of Rs. 212 million was spent in year 2011 to repair 109.4km. length of roads.

Provincial Specific Development Grant Length (km.) Allocation (mn.)

17.5 40.0

62.5 92.0

7.7 30.0

13.2 25.0

7.6 25.0

109.4 212.0

the Municipal/Urban and Provincial road network in different areas of the Province under following projects:

i. Conflict Affected Region Emergency Project funded by GOSL & ADB Loan (CARE).

ii. Northern Road Connectivity Project by GOSL & ADB Loan (NRCP).

iii. Provincial Roads Project funded by World Bank Loan (PRP).


Name of Funded Project Areas Provincial Provincial Commen- Complet-the by Component Component cement ion

Project (US$ mn.) (Rs. mn.) Date

NRCP GOSL & Vavuniya, Mannar 21.37 2,350.7 Jun-2010 Jun-2015 ADB loan

CARE GOSL & Jaffna, 27.14 2,985.4 Jun-2010 Dec-2013 ADB loan Kilinochchi,

Mullaitivu,Vavuniya, Mannar

PRP World Bank Jaffna 20.00 2,200.1 Mar-2010 Mar-2015 loan

Total 68.51 7,536.2

The main outcomes of the Projects are to time, vehicle operating cost and increase private re-establish connectivity by repairing damaged sector investment in the region. Total sum of Municipal & Urban Council and Provincial roads Rs. 7,535mn. was allocated to rehabilitate 375km. in the Province. This will promote marketing roads in the resettled area under the Projects. and trade in remote areas and also reduce travel

Provincial Road Development Projects

Northern Road Connectivity Project (NRCP) This Project is to rehabilitate about 141km. of provincial year 2010. The entire civil work contracts have been roads in Vavuniya and Mannar districts in the Province awarded and construction is in progress. The details with the total investment of Rs. 2350.7mn. The of roads to be rehabilitated under this Project are as duration of the Project is five year commencing from follows:

Details of Roads taken under NRCP

No. Road Name Length (km.)

Mannar District 1 Thalimannar Village Road 42 Pesalai – Vauadipanai Road 23 Olaithoduvai Road 54 Karisal Road 0.85 Thoddaveli – Malupadi Road 3.656 Periyamurippu Road 26.57 Murungan – Nanaddan Road 1.88 Uyilankulam – Manadkulam Nanaddan Road 0.959 Mannar – Thaivapadu – Tharanpuram Road 1.3510 South Bar Road 1.511 Pallimunai Beach Road 0.9512 Esplanade Road 0.5413 Approach Road to Public Building 2.314 Puthukamam Road 2.0515 Vankalai – Sirunavatkulam Road 2.68

Total 56.07

Total investment in this project is Rs. 962.0mn.


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No. Road Name Length (km.)

Vavuniya District

16 Pandichurichchan – Andiyapulleyankulam Road 9.6 17 Intperiyakulam – Puthoor Road 6 18 Cheddikulam – Thudarikulam Road 10.4 19 Madhukandal – Iretperiyakulam Road 15.2 20 Mahayankulam – Pallemadu Road 13.6 21 Puthoor – Palamodai Road 24 22 Mankulam – Maruthamadhu – Mingettigama Road 3.2

Total 82.0

Total investment in this project is Rs. 1388.7mn. Existing Condition of Roads taken under Provincial Roads Project

Murunkan – Nanattan Road

Before After

Karisal Road

Before After


Improvement to Medawachchiya - Mannar - alaimannar Road Asphalt laying in Progress at A9 Road [A014] (77.00 – 80.00 & 113.8 – 115.1km.)

Provincial Road Project (PRP)

This Project provides assistance to rehabilitate The entire civil work contracts have been awarded and 74.26km. of provincial roads in Jaffna district with construction is in progress. The details of roads to be the total investment of Rs. 2200mn. The duration of rehabilitated under this Project are as follows: the Project is five years commencing from year 2010.

Rehabilitation of Provincial Roads in Jaffna District

Road Name Length (km.)

Kalviyankadu – Kokuvil Road 3.22

KondavilIrupalai Road 5.80

Manipay – Inuvil – Annankai Road 4.70

Thirunelweli – Kopai Road 1.80

Thirunelweli – Puttur Road 3.88

Thirunelweli – Puttur Road 6.09

Atchuvely – Navakiri Road 3.83

Puliankinathady – Punnalaikadduwan Road 3.33

Mallakam – Punnalaikadduwan Road 6.98

Uduvil – Sandilipay Road 3.74

Mavali – Periyathuarai Road 7.25

East Coast Road 3.22

Eruvellai Road 3.22

Vallai Road 4.83

Sivan Kovil Road 3.22

Velanai – Suruvil Fisheries Road 2.90

Mandaithivu Road 6.25

Total 74.26

Total investment in this project is Rs. 2,200mn.


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Conflict Affected Region Emergency Project (CARE)

This Project provides assistance to rehabilitate 75km. investment of Rs. 2,985.40mn. The duration of the

of Municipal and Urban Council roads and 85km. Project is three years commencing from year 2010.

of provincial roads in Jaffna, Vavuniya, Mannar, The entire civil work contracts have been awarded and

Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts with the total construction is in progress.

Provincial Roads Taken Under CARE Project

Kilinochchi District


Murukandy – Akkarayankulam – Vanerikulam Road 10.0

Puthumurippu Access Road 08.1


Mullaitivu District


Kokavil – Thunukkai Road 10.0

Kokavil – Thnukkai Road 12.0

Thunukkai – Thenniyakulam Road 02.5

Thunukkai – Thenniyakulam Road 02.5


Vavuniya District

Road Name Length (Km.)

Rambaikulam – Pulamoddai Road 09.6

Palamoddai – Moondumurippu Road 05.0



Navatkuli - Karaitivu - Mannar Road

Jaff na-Point Pedro Road

Asphalt Plant - Maga Engineering - Palai

Mannar District

Road Name Length (Km.)

Uyilankulam – Atkaattiveli Road 03.00

Uyilankulam – Atkaattiveli Road 02.94

Pallamadhu – Alkadively Road 03.00

Pallamadhu – Alkadively Road 03.58

Manthai – Parappukadanthan Road 11.86


Mullaitivu - Kokkilai - Pulmudai Road


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Rehabilitation of RailwaysFrom the time the Ceylon Government Railway established the northern line – Kankesanturai to Colombo, train travel had been the main mode of transport for people from the Jaffna Peninsula, Kilinochchi, Vavuniyac. to Colombo and the rest of the country. The frequency of trains plying between Kilinochchi/Kankesanturai increased over the years as the transportation of goods and passengers increased with population increases and consequent growth in economic activities. For most of those people working in Government Service, Boards and Corporations and the private sector, the rail road served as the regular means of transport from home to their place of work (hundreds of miles away about once a week or at least once a month.)

The Medawachchiya - Talaimannar line was the link between India and Sri Lanka with the ferry service. This line too served the people living in that area for their regular travelling between the two locations.

Package No. Road Name

1. Kankesanthurai to Pallai 2. Omanthai to Pallai 3. a) Medawachchiya to Madhu

b) Madhu to Talaimannar 4. Signalling & Telcom System

Total

Total investment in this project is Rs. 71,764mn.

Travel between home and work place and to attend to other social, economic and cultural activities for hundreds of miles regularly using public transport facilities brought about understanding and friendship among all ethnicities. “During the protracted conflict, considerable damage was caused to the railway network.” It is purely to cut this link that existed well with Sinhalese and the Tamils, that the separatists ventured to demolish the rail roads. This was aimed at creating doubts in the minds of people for three decades or perhaps more in order to develop an atmosphere to meet the separatist goals. The Government of Sri Lanka invited the Government of India to undertake the task of rehabilitation of Northern Railways soon after the Humanitarian Operation. The current exercise of rehabilitation of the Northern Sri Lanka line will pave the way for adoption of new technology.

The cost of the rail road together with the signalling and telecommunications component will be Rs. 71,764mn. (US $ 652.4mn). The project consists of 5 contracts as shown in the Table below:

Length (km.)

56 90 43 63

252

Welded rail pannels at Medawachchiya


Restoration of Omanthai - Pallai Railway Line

e current status of the project is given below:

• Demining work has been completed

• Jungle Clearance, Clearing & Grubbing & Survey work completed

• Survey Report for 30km. between OMT - MKM submitted ro Client. Land Acquisition is required at 6 locations in this section

• Survey Reports for balance 60km. Section to be finalized by 10th December 2011

• Foundation work for Crusher completed. Crusher is likely to be erected and operational by December 2011

• Design of Bridges to be finalized by January 2012

• Efforts are being made to get Stone Quarry on lease from Government

• Proposal submitted for Quarry on Forest Land at Kacchipakklu near Omanthai

• Boulder supply started from Air Force Quarry. 7000 Cu.m. already supplied

• The various activities are affected due to monsoon season in the region

Crusher Installation

Boulder Stock

Site visit by SLR

Retaining wall for Ramp


Turfing

Ballast production at MWH

Laying of ABC layer

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Restoration of Medawachchiya to Madhu Road Railway Line

Grading of ABC


• Jungle clearing/Grading/Compaction Work has been completed

• Survey Report approved by Engineer. Vertical & Horizontal alignments approved

• Camp office with workshop, testing laboratory set up at MWH

• Ballast & ABC production started by Crusher at MWH

• 50% Earthwork has been completed up to date

• 1225 Nos. depot Flash Butt Welding of rails done. The machine has been shifted to Coastal Line Project

• Concrete Baching Plant installation in progress and likely to be operational by 15th December 2011

• Geotechnical Investigation at minor bridge/culvert locations completed

• Boulder supply is in progress

• Turfing of embankments in progress

• Joint foot survey in progress for fi nalization of special works in the section

• Leasing of Govt. Quarry –

1) Agunochchiya - Approval obtained2) Muwaetagama - Approval obtained3) Puleliya - Approval under process



Mega Construction – Railway Line to Jaffna

Restoration of Madhu Road to Talaimannar Railway Line


• Jungle clearing and Clearing/Grubbing/ Compaction completed in section.

• The Survey Report has been approved by the Engineer

• Trial bed of 500m. done for earthwork on sandy layer

• Talaimannar Pier Bridge – The proposed new bridge shall be Road cum Rail Bridge at the existing

Bridge location. General arrangement drawing submitted. Approval awaited.

• General Arrangement Drawing of all major bridges (03 Nos.) submitted for approval

• Geo-technical Investigation at three major bridges completed

• Geotechnical investigation at minor bridge locations completed

Survey in progress

Existing Track alignment

Quality Control test

Excavation at Bridge Location


CONNECTIVITY

Pallai to Kankesanthurai

e current status of the project is given below: (Engineering) – Railway Boards – Govt. of India and Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.

Contract Agreement has been signed on 18th November 2011 by General Manager, Sri Lanka Railway and Managing Director IRCON in presence of Honourable Minister of Transport – Govt. of Sri Lanka, Member

Signalling & Telecommunication Work e current status of the project is given below:

• The Contract Agreement has been signed on 17th August 2011

• The Loan Agreement yet to be signed. IHC has sent all the relevant papers to India by 30th August 2011

• Building location for S & T finalized at 04 stations at

• The section is heavily encroached. 175 Nos. of encroachments are identified during joint survey. Efforts are being made for timely removal.

• Survey work tender invited

Medawachchiya, Omanthai and Parasangahawewa (near Anuradhapura) and Vavuniya. Building Plan submitted and has been approved by SLR.

• Scope of works for track items to be done and Yard Plans yet to be finalized by SLR, which is awaited

• Survey of all Level Crossings and Yards completed

• The various activities are affected due to monsoon season in the region

Reconstruction of Medawachchiya - Talaimannar Railway Line


Railway Station, Omanthai

Deployment of Plant and Machinery

e current status in deployment of Manpower and Plant & Machinery is given below:

No. Description of Plant & Total Available Under Transit Equipment from India

1 Crusher Plant 6 1 2 Motor Grader 18 1 3 Dozer 6 4 JCB Back hoe Loader 8 -5 Wheel Loader 13 1 6 Water Tanker 6 2 7 Excavator 15 3 8 Excavator/Breaker 4 -9 Vib. Compactor 18 1 10 Ballast Regulator 1 -11 DG Set 16 3 12 Duplex Roller 2 -13 Paver 2 14 Tipper -5 Cube 138 50 15 Hydra Crane 6 1 16 Flash Butt Welding Machine 3 17 Oil Centrifugal Pump 2 -18 Rail cum Road Vehicle 2 -19 Mini Roller 2 -20 Tractor 3 21 Other Misc. P & M 33 4 22 Mobile Work Shop 1 1

Total Equipment 305 68

Manpower Deployment

No. Description Nos. of Manpower

1 Mobilized by IRCOM from India 199 2 Deployed by IRCON from Sri Lanka 361 3 Mobilized by Indian Sub Agencies 50 4 Mobilized by Local Sub Agencies 2100

Total 2710


CONNECTIVITY

Reconstruction of Major BridgesSangupiddy Bridge

Before 1993, LTTE’s supplies to Jaffna mainland were carried out via Sangupiddy area utilizing small crafts. On 11th November 1993, LTTE’s massive land and sea borne attacks destroyed the Naval Base and the Army camps. Since then, Pooneryn was converted to be an LTTE’s bastion disrupting the Army and the Naval supplies to the Jaffna Peninsula. The Sangupiddy Bridge was linking A-32 main route to Jaffna main land with Pooneryn and this was blasted by the LTTE. Pooneryn also became LTTEs main bastion on the western coast and its sea tiger operations command and the centre for logistic supplies via sea routes. A Ferry Service operated between Karativu and Sangupiddy by the Highways Department where 288 meter lagoon extends between Karativu and Sangupiddy was abandoned and the road had to be closed with the war starting in 1990. Following the defeat of LTTE, Navathkulli – Karativu Road was re-opened in December 2009, but due to the non-availability of a Ferry or a bridge the road was not beneficial to the Public. Therefore, the Government decided to construct this bridge at Karativu for the benefit of the public.

The 288 meter long and 7.3 meter wide bridge together with 3 kilometer long causeway line across the Jaffna lagoon connects Jaffna Peninsula in the Northern Province to the main land in the shortest distance

at Pooneryn facilitating the road link to the Jaffna peninsula through Kilali lagoon linking Sangupiddy and Karaithivu on the A-32 road. The bridge has two lanes and was built under the Uthuru Vasanthaya Programme. It reduces 3 hours in travel time and a distance of 110 kilometers in reaching Jaffna from Colombo and it is the shortest route to Jaffna from Colombo via Puttalam along A-32 road. This has benefited not only the road users but also the people living along the A-32 road who were badly affected by the conflict. As it is, all goods, cultivated crops like banana, tobacco etc. and fish items from Jaffna are transported via this road, thereby reducing the costs and increasing the income of the People. The life style of the general public has changed. Travelling to Mannar has been made easier for the public and foreigners including tourists. It is estimated that this has benefi tted around 100,000 people in area. The completion of construction of the bridge and the causeway was achieved 8 months ahead of schedule by the Acons Engineering Ltd. The Government funded the project with a soft loan of Rs. 983mn. (US$ 8,936mn.) from the United Kingdom.

The designs and preliminary work related to project started on December 2009, and the civil construction work commenced in April 2010, the client being the Road Development Authority. His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared opened the Sangupiddy Bridge and the causeway on 16th January, 2011 as a Thaipongal gift to the people in the North.

People crossing the lagoon before construction of the bridge


Newly constructed Sangupiddy Bridge

Opening ceremony - Newly constructed Sangupiddy Bridge

Opening ceremony - Newly constructed Sangupiddy Bridge

Construction of New Mannar Bridge and Rehabilitation of Causeway

The Mannar Bridge was damaged due to terrorist bomb blast in 1990. It was restored with a narrow temporary steel bailey bridge with restrictions on passage of heavy vehicles weighing over 10 Tons. The old bridge and the causeway connecting the Mannar Island with the mainland was constructed in 1930 with a single lane which was narrow in width causing traffi c congestion. This was the only access road to the Mannar Island. The old bridge was destroyed during the war between the LTTE and the Sri Lanka Army. The objective of the project to reconstruct the bridge was to immediately provide much needed connectivity for the Mannar Island with the mainland, thereby, giving fast and safe

access to the people in the area, and all others who will visit Mannar for multitude of tasks and will also facilitate tourism.

The Sri Lanka Army renovated the bridge at a cost of Rs. 2.46bn. (US$ 22.36mn.). The construction of the bridge which commenced 03 years ago was funded by the Government of Japan through the Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) which stands as another monument to the long existing friendship between the two Nations. The new bridge spanning 157.1 meters in length and 10.4 meters in width, has been constructed with two lanes of carriageway and sidewalks on the


CONNECTIVITY

e damaged Mannar bridge

Medawachchiya – Mannar – Thalaimannar (A 14) due to improvements in market accessibility and Road. The causeway has been extended up to 3.14 facilitation of smooth transportation. The easy and fast km. in length and 11.0 meters width. The Road access to the administrative offices in Mannar town will Development Authority (RDA) under the supervision assist effective management of the affairs of the district. of the Highways and Road Development Ministry has The tourism industry will also be encouraged to facilitate implemented the project and around 50,000 people visits to Mannar. Overall, the living standards of the living in Mannar Island are directly benefi tted by public in the area is being uplifted through improving this Project. It is also expected to improve the market economic development and the tourist industry in the approachability via facilitating transportation at a lower Country. cost. The fishing community will benefit by this project

e newly constructed bridge & the causeway


e newly constructed bridge & the causeway

The foundation stone for the construction of the new 2008 and 2009. HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa bridge was laid in November 2007. The construction ceremonially opened the Mannar Bridge to the Public was carried out uninterrupted despite LTTE threats in on 18th March 2011.

Construction of substructure for Aruvi Aru Bridge in Arippu on Thallady - Arippu Road

The LTTE blasted the temporary bridge at Arippu to prevent the security forces from entering the area during military operations in 1990 – 1991. This area was strategically important to the LTTE for smuggling arms and ammunition across the lagoon. Arippu was the ancient seaport of Sri Lanka during the time of the Anuradhapura Kingdom. The stone bridge (gal palama) constructed across the Malwathu Oya which leaves the ancient Anuradhapura city boundary north-westwards bears testimony to a road linkage of Anuradhapura with the Arippu seaport in the northwestern coast of the island, very close to a point where the Malwathu Oya enters the Gulf of Mannar. This was the ancient gateway

of the Island to the Indian subcontinent as well as to the Arabian Sea. Before the construction of this bridge, people in the area used a boat service to cross the river. During rainy season the boat service was limited for day time services and the general public in the area were victims of the limitations in transportation particularly when they had to face emergencies. In this situation the public had to use the route of Chelawathurai – Murukkan – Mannar route which is longer route. The objective of this project was to provide easy, fast and safe access to the Public in the area, providing connectivity to DS divisions of Musali and Nanattan, benefiting approximately 46,000 people.

Aruvi Aru Bridge - Before construction


CONNECTIVITY

Under the Uthuru Vasanthaya Development drive the construction work of this project was accelerated. This was the longest bridge in the liberated areas of Vanni costing Rs. 151.42mn. (US$ 1.3765mn.) with 259 meters in length and 7.35 meters in width. The construction of the bridge was completed on 08th December 2010 under the UK Steel Bridge Project. With the resettlement of the displaced personnel the bridge will provide easy accesses to

Vavuniya, Mannar, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and Jaffna creating opportunities for accelerated economic and development activity in the Northern Province. This bridge has facilitated resettlement work, fi sheries and farming activities, uplifting the living standards of the fishermen and farmers. It will speed up both economic and social development and encourage tourism activities in Musali and Nanattan in Mannar District.

Aruvi Aru Bridge - After construction


School Children on their way to School without fear on the newly built Mannar Bridge destroyed by the LTTE

Rehabilitation of KKS HarbourThough the KKS Harbour belongs to the Sri Lanka loading and unloading of essential items dispatched by Ports Authority (SLPA), the Sri Lanka Navy was in the Commissioner General of Essential Services using control of all operational activities for the last 30 years. private vessels and vessels from neighbouring countries Only a few operations were carried out mainly for due to the security situation that prevailed in the area.

Initially, Japanese and Danish Governments came up with proposals for rehabilitation of the KKS Harbour in 2003 – 2004, offering assistance but those never materialized. In the meantime, the SLPA carried out repairs to the most critically damaged parts of the breakwater, utilizing its own funds. In September 2004 funds were provided by the Dutch Government to a Dutch consortium to conduct feasibility studies of the port with the approval of the SLPA. The harbour

was damaged during the tsunami in 2004 December including its breakwaters. A few vessels also sank off the KKS coast in close proximity. The KKS harbour is considered strategically important to India. The Indian Government came with a proposal to fund the development of KKS harbour in order to make possible easy transportation of goods and people between the islands and nearby Tamil Nadu ports and agreed to assist Sri Lanka in the year 2010.


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Damage caused to the pier by the Tsunami - 2004

A Memorandum of Understanding and an Agreement to formalize this commitment was signed on 21st July 2011, between India and Sri Lanka. The KKS Harbour Project will be aided by a mix of grant funding and concessional credit from the Government of India. The Indian Government has already committed approximately $20 million (Sri Lanka Rupees 2.2 Billion) for three initial elements, consisting of the preliminary hydrographic survey, geo-technical investigations and DPR preparation and wreck removal and salvage. An agreement was signed by the Indian Minister of External Affairs with Rites Company Limited for consultancy services on the preparation of detailed project report and to conduct a geo-technical investigation for KKS, the cost being Rs. 70mn., which will be met by the Government of India. The Indian vessel INS “ Nirupak” did an initial hydrographic survey from 29th June 2002 to July 2010, and the report was focused on rehabilitation of existing breakwater and pier and the construction of one new pier as well as the provision of auxiliary facilities and navigational aids. The Government of India had expressed its willingness to fund rehabilitation of KKS harbour in two phases and work has already begun. Within the next few months, removal of wreckages inside the harbour and around will begin and dredging will continue. The development of

the harbour is considered important for the economic and social development of the northern peninsula and will strengthen the existing bilateral relationship with India. A team of Indian experts arrived in KKS to carry out detailed study with the Sri Lanka Navy regarding the removal of wreckages, dredging the entire harbour and renovation of existing damaged piers.

On 26th July 2011, Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, Minister Economic Development & Infrastructure attended the inaugural ceremony conducted at the KKS pier accompanied by the High Commissioner of India on the commencement of initial work of wreck removal and dredging. The removal of the wreckages has been completed during mid January 2012 and dredging will be completed within 6 to 8 months. However, dredging has not yet commenced. The Sri Lanka Navy will assist the SLPA to complete this task. The Indian Government has initially extended a grant for the commencement of this project. The survey plan has been completed and it is intended to have a depth of 7 to 8 meters of water inside the harbour. Once the pier construction is completed vessels carrying containers could be berthed alongside pier, provided the unloading facilities are provided at the pier.


Palali Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project – (PARP)

This project commenced with the signing of a contract between Maga Neguma Road Construction and Equipment (MNRCE) and the Sri Lanka Air Force in 2005. The Government of India is funding this Project. The total length of runway is approximately 22,300 meters and width is 45 meters. This project was phased into 03 stages in order to carry out construction without disturbing air craft operations. The initial projected cost was Sri Lanka Rupees 329mn. (US$ 2.99mn.).

The three stages are as follows:

a) Stage I - Construction of 950 meters length of runway from 23 end

b) Stage II - Construction of 800 meters length of runway from 05 end

c) Stage III - Construction of balance 55 meters length of runway

The contract was terminated in April 2011 and extra payment is yet to be made to the contractor. The Stage I was completed on 31st March 2011. With the completion of the air strip, domestic and commercial air traffic to Jaffna could be increased. (Jaffna will be added to the air route and the increase of air travel will enhance transportation of the Public, the Armed Forces,

Tourists and various service providers.) On completion of the project not only the heavy air craft of the Sri Lanka Air Force, but also small air crafts belonging to Sri Lankan airlines could use the strip as well. There is no decision for the commencement of the Stage II and III and it will be decided by the Ministry of Defence.


CONNECTIVITY

Kokavil Transmission TowerThe previous tower at Kokavil was built in 1982 and it was destroyed by the LTTE in July 1990, which completely restricted the people of the North to any means of having access to TV transmissions, radio broadcasting and internet facilities. The Kokavil Transmission Tower has been utilized in the past to serve the radio broadcasting needs of the people in the region and the members of the security forces serving in the Northern Province. (Under the instructions of H E the President, who initiated this project was successfully carried out with the supervision of Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, MP. Minister of Economic Development under the Uthuru Vasanthaya programme.) The main objective of

this multifunctional transmission project is maximizing telecommunication facilities and radio broadcasting, clear TV telecasting, internet facility and improving communication technologies to Northern Province after 30 years. There was no communication facility in the northern area at all since 1990. The clients and the implementing agency of this project were the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRC) and the Ministry of Mass Media. The CECB handled the main contract with IGTL as the sub contractor. The Sri Lanka Army provided a major resource contribution in the construction work.

Laying of Foundation stone

The Kokavil Tower, the largest and tthe tallest transmission tower in Sri Lanka, is 170 meters in height. The cost of construction was at SL Rs. 330mn (US$ 3mn). The experts have identified this tower as the tallest self-standing transmission tower in South Asia. The space of this tower is to be utilized for installing telecommunication, television, radio and other Government Institutional facilities. It is also expected that the Tower will provide adequate space and facilities for the use of the state and private telecommunication services.

One of the significant objectives of Mahindana Chintanaya is to promote Sri Lanka as a Regional Hub for Asian Telecommunication Networks. The construction of the Kokavil Multi-functional Transmission Tower is an important mile-stone on the road to achieving this goal.

The availability of tall communication towers at strategic locations is vital to facilitate provision or expansion of TV transmission, radio broadcasting


and other communication services. It is a high programmes of telecommunication service providers priority of the Government to provide the public (Telcos) is a priority item in the development agenda with access to media of their choice. To assist in of Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of the establishment of infrastructure for rolling out Sri Lanka (TRCSL).

Opening Ceremony - Kokavil Transmission Tower

Newly built Kokavil Transmission Tower



INITIATIVES BY THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC, DEVELOPMENT IN RECONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHERN PROVINCE


Total Investment in Nothern Province by Ministry of Economic Development (2009-2011)

(Rs. mn.)

Resettlement and Housing 7,075

Irrigation 2,750

Major Infrastructure 5,247

Social Infrastructure 2,611

Livelihood 686

Poverty Alleviation 15,270

Capacity Building 323

Total 33,962

Humanitarian Demining

District Area Cleared in Sq. m. (2002 - May 2012)

Jaffna 47,680,302

Kilinochchi 574,355,353

Mullaitivu 196,940,092

Vavuniya 212,455,437

Mannar 287,070,044

Total 1,318,501,228

Mine Risk Education


Manual Demining, Mullaitivu/Vavuniya District Mini Flail Machine in Demining

Performance in the Northern Province

Progress of World Food Programme (WFP) WFP Progress from May 2009 to May 2012

District Quantity of Food Total Expenditure (mt.) (Rs. mn.)

Jaffna 54,308.47 5,417.25 Kilinochchi 15,911.44 1,616.33 Mannar 13,304.19 1,534.42 Mullaitivu 18,437.78 2,035.66 Vavuniya 57,061.77 5,819.85 Total 159,023.65 16,420.51

Mother & Child Health & Nutrition Programme (MCHN)

Resettlement Cash Grant 2009-2011

Food for Work (FFW) / Food for Training (FFT)

District No. of Families Amount Paid Paid (Rs. mn.)

Jaffna 22,000 550.00 Kilinochchi 6,369 159.23 Mannar 2,707 67.68 Mullaitivu 2,091 52.28 Vavuniya 1,184 29.60 Total 34,351 859.00



Distribution of cement bags to IDPs in Northern Province – 2009-2011

District No. of cement No. of beneficiaries bags issued (Families) 2009-2011

Jaffna 147,800 18,475 Kilinochchi 72,960 9,120 Mullaitivu 51,240 6,405 Vavuniya 64,000 8,000 Mannar 64,000 8,000 Total 400,000 50,000

Distribution of corrugated roofing sheets to resettled people – 2009-2011

District Total No. of sheets received Total No. of families and distributed benefited

Jaffna 127,387 10,615 Kilinochchi 340,491 28,372 Mannar 164,043 11,894 Mullaitivu 252,326 19,928 Vavuniya 114,180 8,493 Total 998,427 79,302

Cash for Work 2009-2011

District Total No. of Total amount Paid Families for CFW (Rs.)

Jaffna 7,344 159,473,695.14 Kilinochchi 10,974 298,879,220.42 Mannar 4,373 128,235,926.97 Mullaitivu 17,605 434,184,304.45

Vavuniya 3,493 Anuradhapura 778 146,914,061.04 Total 44,567 1,167,687,208.02

Distribution of Tractors 2009-2011

District Tractors Tillers Rotovators Cage Wheel Disc Plough

Vavuniya 320 320 320 320 320 Jaffna 100 100 100 100 100 Kilinochchi 80 80 80 80 80 Total 500 500 500 500 500


Housing

District 2009 2010 2010 Completed Completed Progress

Jaffna 2,142 962 5,025 Kilinochchi - 93 4,802 Mullaitivu - 123 2,184 Vavuniya 498 - -Mannar 220 466 186 Total 2,860 1,644 12,197

Housing - Mannar Housing - Mullaitivu

Housing - Vavuniya Housing - Jaffna



Major Irrigation

Name of the Tank District TEC Physical(Rs. mn.) Progress

Mamaduwa Vavuniya 50 100%Nampankulam Vavuniya 30 100%Akathimurripu Mannar 225 60%Thanamaruthamadu Mannar 50 100%Thenniyankulam Mullaitivu 100 100%Akkarayankulam Kilinochchi 300 15%Valukkaiaru Jaffna 200 99%Pavatkulam Vavuniya 50 99%Giant’s Tank Mannar 385 93%

Total 1,390

Major Tanks

Valukkaiaru Irrigable Area: 1,506 ha Beneficiaries : 15,000 Families

Th enniyankulam Irrigable Area: 344 ha Beneficiaries : 340 Families

Th adchchnamaruthamadu Irrigable Area: 215 ha Beneficiaries : 175 Families

Akathimurippu Irrigable Area:2500 ha Beneficiaries : 1700 Families

Giants Tank Irrigable Area: 9,890 ha Beneficiaries : 6,500 Families

Akkarayankulam Irrigable Area: 1358 ha Beneficiaries : 1139 Families

Nampankulam Irrigable Area: 104 ha Beneficiaries : 49 Families

Mamaduwa Irrigable Area: 267 ha Beneficiaries : 285 Families

Pavatkulam Irrigable Area: 1,673 ha Beneficiaries : 3,300 Families


Akathimurippu Irrigation Scheme, Mannar District

Valukkaiaru Scheme, Jaffna

Nampankulam Irrigation Scheme, Vavuniya District

Medium/Minor Irrigation Tanks

District No. of tanks Total Estimated Cost Physical (Rs. mn.) Progress

Jaffna 41 207.606 12 – C 28 - IN

Kilinochchi 72 3,747.772 34 - C 18 – IP

Mullaitivu 73 2,105.577 38 – C 23 - IP

Vavuniya 73 721.310 36 - C 37 – IP

Mannar 82 523.112 27 - C 33 - IP

Total 341 7,305.377 147 - C 139 – IP

C – Completed; IP – In Progress; NS – Not Started yet


Water and Sanitation facilities were constructed at iruketheeswaram


Renovated Palavi Tank at iruketheeswaram

Reconstruction of Damaged Government Buildings including Schools

District Target Completed In Progress (No. of Buildings) Buildings

Jaffna 176 115 61 Kilinochchi 171 144 27 Mullaitivu 146 59 87 Vavuniya 109 80 29 Mannar 130 73 57 Total 732 471 261

A.I Quarters at Kanagarayankulam, Vavuniya Renovation of GHC Samanamkulam


Roads

District Target Completed (in km.) (in km.)

Jaffna 421.52 320.54 Kilinochchi 637.755 573.19 Mullaitivu 576.134 408.474 Vavuniya 701.745 556.215 Mannar 368.825 268.020 Total 2,705.979 2,126.439

Construction of retaining wall on Murunkan – Nanaddan Road

Improvement of Kandy - Jaff na Road (167.00 – 176.00km.)

Mukallapedu Road-Mullaitivu



North East Local Services Improvement Project (NELSIP) Total Allocation in 2011 - Rs. 1,088mn.

New Projects Jaffna Mannar Vavuniya

Sector Phy.Target

Allocation (Rs. mn.)

Phy.Target


Phy.Target


Road 42.34km. 234.70 3.5km. 23.66

Water Supply 2 Nos. 2.70

Market 2 Nos. 15.47

Drainage 1 No. 1.60

Total 236.30 18.17 23.66

Jungle and Security bund Clearing (Emergency Programme) 2009-2011

District Description Physical Progress Investment (ha/km.) (Rs. mn.)

Jaffna Jungle clearing in High Land, Paddy Land 445.81ha. and Road and Security bund Clearing 171.79km. 25.399

Kilinochchi Jungle clearing in High Land, Paddy Land 264.50ha. and Security bund Clearing 20km. 9.87

Mullaitivu Jungle clearing in High Land, Paddy Land 292.48ha. Roads and Security bund Clearing 26.82km. 15.33

Vavuniya Jungle clearing in High Land and 818.20ha. Paddy Land 16.167

Mannar Jungle clearing in High Land and Paddy 4831.01ha. Land and Security bund Clearing 26.82km. 105.932 Total 6,652ha.

306.50km. 172.705



UN RESPONSE 2009 - 2011

Activities by The United Nations for Relief and HumanitarianAssistance to The Northern Province, Sri Lanka (2009 – 2012)

Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of the Northern Province: UN Response

Since May 2009, the United Nations (UN) has supported the humanitarian and recovery efforts led by the Government of Sri Lanka to meet the basic requirements of the displaced people in the Northern Province.

With the resettlement process picking up, the UN, well supported by donors in collaboration with all partners and support of the Government efforts, mobilized

Food And Agricultural Organization (FAO) 2012

1. Yala 2012 support: Provided seeds to cultivate 500 acres of paddy and 1,100 acres of OFC in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts. Provided equipment to enterprising and industrious organizations and households in Vavuniya and Mullaitivu Districts to embark on processing and value addition of crops and milk and upscale ongoing processing facilities.

2. Integrated agricultural recovery support: FAO and UNDP are providing integrated agricultural recovery support to returnees and host communities in the Jaffna, Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Districts. FAO is providing horticulture, livestock and fisheries support: supporting over 6,000 fruit growers, 20 nurserymen and 150 grape growers; 600 cattle farmers and 700 goat farmers; rehabilitation of four fish landing sites, establishment of a mini-hatchery, and stocking 13 tanks with fingerlings. FAO will rebuild the Artificial Insemination centre laboratory in Jaffna District, providing support to the soil sampling laboratory at the regional agriculture research centre in Kilinochchi District, and mobilize youth in Jaffna District to prune over 5,000 mango trees to increase production and stimulate mango fruit processing.

3. Ongoing agriculture/livestock support for newly resettled households: FAO is supporting the improvement of farm and fi sh-based livelihoods of returnees in Mullaitivu District, by providing OFC seeds, vegetable seeds and fruit seedlings to

resources and provided assistance aimed at supporting re-establishment of services and livelihood across Northern Province.

Between 2009 – 2012 (January to June), the UN systems in Sri Lanka with donor assistance has provided US$ 437,942,702 to the Northern Province, allocated to sectoral priorities during this period. The following report summarizes the contribution of the UN System in Sri Lanka toward achievements on the reconstruction of the Northern Province. It includes activities of FAO, ILO, IOM, OCHA, UNDP, UNFPA, UN-HABITAT, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNOPS, WFP and WHO.

2,000 farmers, poultry packages to 1,300 families, lagoon/marine fishing gear to 200 families, and will support the Department of Agriculture to meet critical institutional capacity gaps. FAO will rapidly renovate 100 minor irrigation tanks, provide agriculture inputs to 1,350 families and poultry packages to 600 families in Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Districts.

4. Irrigation development support: FAO has recently launched an irrigation and agriculture livelihood development project in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu. This project will be a 2.5 year partnership with local communities and the Government to renovate minor irrigation systems to help bridge recovery activities to longer-term sustainable development.

2011

1. Yala 2011 support: Provided seeds to support the cultivation of over 2,000 acres of paddy and 9,700 acres of OFC, and distributed over 25,000 vegetable seed kits, fruit seedlings and tools. Distributed 4,400 water pumps to farmers on a 50% subsidized basis through a revolving fund managed by the Provincial Department of Agriculture. Additionally, FAO distributed 7,000 tarpaulins and 200 storage units to support farmers in storing their harvests.

2. Maha 2011/12 support: FAO provided OFC seeds to cultivate over 17,000 acres of highland, targeting flood-affected farmers, who lost their


2010

UN RESPONSE - 2009 – 2011

Maha 2010/11 crop and were unable to cultivate during the 2011 Yala. Following a Government request, FAO provided paddy seed to support the cultivation of over 20,000 acres of abandoned paddy land in the Maha 2011/12 season.

3. Livestock support: Continued to provide poultry packages to over 8,000 households, specially targeting women-headed households.

4. Fisheries support: FAO, working closely with the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development, prepared an aquaculture development programme for the Northern Province. Rehabilitated four fish landing sites in Mannar District and three in Mullaitivu District, and constructed the Assistant Director’s (Fisheries) office in Mullaitivu District.

1. Yala 2010 support: FAO provided paddy, vegetable and other food crop seeds, as well as tools, to 18,000 farming households in Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya Districts. FAO also gave 1,000 water pumps and 1,200 knapsack sprayers, particularly to vulnerable farmers, to improve their access to water. Furthermore, FAO distributed poultry packages to nearly 3,500 vulnerable families, most led by women, to help improve their income.

2. Transport support to government departments at district level: FAO provided 20 motorbikes to help staff from the Departments of Agriculture, Animal Production and Health, Fisheries and other line departments travel to resettled communities to support families with restoring their livelihoods.

3. Stray cattle roundup: FAO supported the Government’s efforts to round up stray cattle in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts. FAO established 10 paddocks in Kilinochchi District and eight paddocks in Mullaitivu District, rounding up over 11,000 animals. All the animals were medically assessed, treated, tagged and handed to over 1,300 owners or families in need under the supervision of Government authorities. FAO provided essential veterinary drugs and instruments (worth over US$ 40,000) to the

Government to strengthen the veterinary services for this programme.

4. Maha 2010/11 support: FAO provided over 45,000 resettled families sufficient seed to cultivate over 105,000 acres of abandoned paddy land and 20,000 acres of abandoned highland with other food crops (OFC).

5. Inland fi sheries planning: FAO, working closely with the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development, prepared a fisheries development programme for the Northern Province. As part of this support, FAO began rehabilitating 13 fish landing sites in Mannar (5) and Mullaitivu (8) Districts and is constructing the Assistant Director’s (Fisheries) office in Mullaitivu District.

2009

1. Agriculture rehabilitation planning: In September 2009, at the Government’s request and in close collaboration with the relevant line ministries, departments, provincial authorities and other partners, FAO conducted a comprehensive assessment of how to rehabilitate the Agriculture sector in the Northern Province. The result was a detailed plan of immediate and long-term development needs in the crop production, livestock, irrigation and fisheries sectors.

2. Maha 2009/10 support: As increasing numbers of IDPs began to return to their districts of origin in late 2009, the Government requested FAO to support as many farm-based families as possible to cultivate during the Maha 2009/10 agricultural season. FAO worked in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DoA) and the Northern Provincial Council to provide timely agricultural assistance to 14,044 resettled families in Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Jaffna, Vavuniya and Mannar Districts.

- Rice farmers received seed paddy from FAO and fertilizer subsidized by the Government. Families cultivating other food crops received seeds from the Government, while FAO provided fertilizer. FAO also donated 130 knapsack sprayers to the most vulnerable families.


2012

International Labour Organization (ILO)

1. Strengthening Co-operatives and promoting public-private partnerships: To revitalize the co-operative movement through the Northern Province Department of Co-operatives Development and support it to develop into a member-driven organization with pro-poor policies and practices, ILO is currently engaged in the following interventions:

- Re-equipping the damaged rice mill of the Karachchi South MPCS in Kilinochchi District.

- Supporting the Poonakary Fishermen’s Co-op Societies Union Ltd., to establish a fibre-glass boat building yard in Poonakary and Kilinochchi.

- Supporting the Iranaimathanagar Fishermen’s Co-operative Society to establish a crab-processing plant.

2. Vocational skills: In partnership with the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission of Sri Lanka, ILO is developing a Vocational Education and Training Plan for the Northern Province.

2011

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International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Immediate support for resettlement activities

1. Safe return and demining: Provided the -Government’s humanitarian demining unit with 220 mine detectors and safety equipment.

2. Transitional shelters: Provided 43,055 families with emergency shelter kits (tarpaulin and timber) -to all families returning to Kilinochchi, Mannar, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya Districts.

3. Water provision to returnees: During 2009 and -2010, provided drinking water through trucking for the newly resettled areas of Mannar, Mullaitivu -and Kilinochchi.

4. Semi-permanent toilets and hygiene: Constructed -3,271 semi-permanent toilets and renovated 686 permanent toilets.

5. Support to healthcare for IDPs and resettled -communities:

Strengthening of Co-operatives: In Vavuniya District, ILO worked with the Ministry of Labour and Labour Relations, the Department of Co-operatives, the Vavuniya Government Agent, the Vavuniya North Divisional Secretary and the Institute of Post-Harvest Technology to reactivate the Vavuniya North Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society (MPCS).

Market and enterprise development: In Vavuniya District, ILO supported more than 400 families to develop their fruit and vegetable cultivation.

Employment creation and vocational skills: ILO worked with the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon to improve skill levels and job placement potential for 200 visually impaired people through specialized vocational training programmes.

2009 (September – December)

- Employment creation and vocational skills training: developed an employment services system to support job placement for resettled communities in Vavuniya and Mannar Districts.

Curative services

Constructed, equipped, and supplied 13 of the 18 Primary Health Care Centres (PHCCs) in Menik Farm for 285,000 IDPs in the immediate aftermath of war.

Provided medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals, and 10 large power generators to Menik Farm.

Provided 16 ambulances on a 24-hour on-call basis in 2011 in Menik Farm and return areas

Rehabilitated two referral hospitals in the Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Districts.

Provision of US$ 95,000 worth of basic laboratory equipment to Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu General Hospitals.

Equipped 10 Gramodhaya Health Centres (GHCs) to function as polyclinics, US$ 20 million worth of drugs to seven Divisional Hospitals.


- Daily transportation of over 80 health workers to ensure specialists access remote hospitals and clinics.

Preventative care and health promotion

- Supported Ministry of Health in responding to dengue outbreaks in Menik Farm, Vavuniya and

-Jaffna Districts.

- Provided assistance during a mumps outbreak in Menik Farm through a public health campaign.

Rehabilitative Care and Mental Health -

- Built a temporary rehabilitation centre in Menik Farm for consultation for those with war injuries and disabilities.

- Co-funded three Psychosocial Centres in Kilinochchi and Vavuniya Districts, for mostly child clients.

6. Livelihoods and early recovery -- Livelihood support for families and Women

Rural Development Societies: In 2009 and 2010.

7. Community Infrastructure: Since 2010, IOM 8. has supported the fisheries, dairy and agriculture sectors through construction and reconstruction of key infrastructures, strengthening community


structures, replacement of lost assets and tools, strengthening the internal supply chain and linkages with external markets for the benefit of 5,875 families and 41 community based organizations in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya Districts.

Fisheries: Support includes construction of two auction centres, two fishermen resting halls, an ice plant and rehabilitation of a breakwater in Jaffna District.

Dairy: Dairy assistance package for 460 farmers to ensure a steady milk production. Strengthened the capacity of three Livestock Breeders Co-operative Societies (LIBCOS) and is building three milk processing and a sales outlet for the LIBCOS. Supporting the Department of Animal Production and Health to establish a model farm for the District Training Center.

Agriculture: Reconstructing nine irrigation systems in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya Districts.

Disaster Risk Reduction: Construction and rehabilitation of productive infrastructure to increase income generation and reduce the impact of the recurrent natural disasters on both lives and livelihoods, for 1,250 households.

Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Services (OCHA)

May 2009 - June 2012

1. Humanitarian resource mobilization: Continuously raised donor awareness and advocated the needs of displaced and resettled communities to ensure adequate funding for humanitarian and early recovery priorities.

- OCHA has therefore supported the Government-led response through the UN Humanitarian Co-ordinator, with resource mobilization every year. Consolidated Appeals raised US$ 200 million in 2009 and US$ 151 million in 2010. In 2012, the Joint Plan of Assistance for the Northern Province has so far raised US$ 26 million. In all these efforts, OCHA brought together the humanitarian community, UN agencies, NGOs and donors, to provide coherent support to Government priorities. (Table A details the total appeals and received funding during this period.)

2. 3W support: OCHA has been supporting the Government to streamline progress reporting and monitoring of project activities in the Northern

Province through the 3W (Who is doing What, Where) tool. Going beyond the basic 3W, which provides a partner mapping, OCHA has transformed the system into an analytical tool to provide information to measure progress and meet gaps in the Northern recovery efforts. The Presidential Task Force for Resettlement, Development and Security has endorsed the new 3W as the single project/activities reporting format. OCHA continues to train Government authorities and agencies in the use of the tool. There are also plans to train and empower local Government authorities of the Northern Province to use the 3W online system for their planning purposes. Furthermore the NGO Secretariat has requested that the 3W database be used for project monitoring of I/NGOs islandwide. Training is proposed for donors on 3W as well as introduction of user friendly reports and graphs for their analysis and future funding projections.


3. Disaster preparedness and response: Through the Ministry of Disaster Management, OCHA is supporting national disaster preparedness planning and response mechanisms through capacity-building, technical support and training to effectively address vulnerabilities resulting from the cyclic floods, landslides and other natural disasters that the country regularly experiences. OCHA will continue to support

the Ministry of Disaster Management & the Disaster Management Centre to operationalize a prioritized workplan based on recommendations by the 2011 UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination mission to strengthen national disaster preparedness and response mechanisms, through customized trainings and other support.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

May 2009 - June 2012

Livelihoods and socio-economic recovery activities

1. Livelihoods (including microcredit and microenterprise development): Provided assistance mainly in the form of livelihood inputs, equipment and training to help returnee families resume their livelihoods.

- To date, approximately 9,100 returnees in the Northern Province, 30% of whom were women, have received cash grants, barbed wire, sprayers, water pumps, livestock, fishing gear and sewing machines to immediately restart their livelihood activities. Nearly 65% of this assistance was to the agricultural sectors, since most returnees depend on farming.

2. Community infrastructure: Rehabilitated community infrastructure to help conflict-affected communities improve their access to markets and socio-economic services.

- Renovated or constructed approximately 350 agro-wells, roads, processing centres, storage facilities, livestock sheds and irrigation channels in all Northern districts. Renovated or constructed approximately 125 community halls, common wells, play grounds and other social infrastructure, mostly in all Northern Districts.

- Approximately 70,000 people in these areas have increased access to livelihood and social infrastructure as a result of this work. These interventions provided income for the local communities through cash-for-work opportunities (55,000 working days). Local people continued to be formed into committees to monitor the work to strengthen their sense of ownership. UNDP trained at least one person on construction and maintenance in each community to ensure the sustainability of these interventions.

3. Housing: Constructed 354 permanent houses across all five Northern Districts, while an additional 78 permanent houses are currently under different stages of construction.

Local communities have participated actively in this work, through self-help groups. This serves to strengthen their sense of ownership and encourage social interaction and relationships, reducing suspicion and tensions between fragmented communities displaced over many years.

Mine Action

May 2009 - June 2012

1. Capacity-building

- Supported the National Steering Committee on Mine Action (NSCMA) to provide sectoral progress updates and contributed to the Special Meeting on Demining held at the Presidential Secretariat.

- Provided technical and financial support to the Sri Lanka National Mine Action Centre (NMAC).

- Trained Ministry of Nation Building personnel and the Vavuniya Engineering Brigade of the Sri Lanka Army on the Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA).

2. Supported the fi eld operations

- Operated two Regional Mine Action Offices (RMAOs) in the Jaffna and Vavuniya Districts and a sub-office in the Mannar District

2012 (January - June)

1. Support to fi eld operations

- Reopened and supporting the Batticaloa RMAO.

- The RMAOs issued and provided quality



management of 184 tasks, resulting in the return of 7.35sq. km. of land through minefi eld clearance.

2011


- Continued to support the Government Agents in the management of mine action tasks through the RMAOs and sub-offices.

- The RMAOs issued and provided quality management of 1285 tasks, resulting in the return of 16.70 sq.km. of land through minefield clearance.

2010

1. Capacity - building

- Provided technical and financial support to the NMAC (under the Ministry of Economic Development). Cabinet approved the establishment of the NMAC in July 2010.

- The National Strategy for Mine Action in Sri Lanka was drafted following a consultative process and endorsed by stakeholders at the District and National levels.

- 17 Sri Lanka National Mine Action standards were also drafted following a consultative process and endorsed.

- Three District annual clearance plans produced for Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Mannar Districts based on the National Strategy priorities.

- In addition to on the job and local trainings, supported seven RMAO and NMAC staff to attend international mine action training programmes in Kosovo, USA and Jordan.

- Provided technical and financial support to the NMAC.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

2009 – June 2012:

Mobile reproductive health (RH) clinics: Provided logistical support to the Director IDP Health and Northern Province health authorities to conduct mobile RH clinics under the supervision and direction of the Ministry of Health.

1. Distribution of maternity kits and hygiene packs

- Provided 89,400 hygiene packs for displaced and resettled women and girls of reproductive age.


- Opened sub-offices in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts in September 2010.

- The RMAOs issued and provided quality management of 283 tasks, resulting in the return of 19.69sq.km. of land through minefi eld clearance.

Civil Administration and National Protection Mechanisms

May 2009 - May 2011

1. Provision of essential documentation: UNDP in partnership with the Ministry of National Languages and Social Integration, supported authorities (Registrar General and Registrar of Persons) at Menik Farm in responding to requests for essential documentation.

2. Court houses: Supported the refurbishment of court houses in Kayts, Mallakam, Chavakachcheri and Delft.

3. Access to legal aid, documentation and vocational training.

4. Strengthening the capacity of District and Divisional Secretariats to monitor recovery

5. Strengthening the capacity of local organizations to deliver extension services in partnership with local authorities

Energy, Environment and Disaster Risk Management

1. Support to District Planning Units in Northern Province on database management

2. Training on disaster resilient building construction techniques

3. Improving facilities available in community welfare centres

2. Provided 4,900 maternity kits to pregnant women in Menik Farm, Vavuniya, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts.

3. Provision of medical equipment for RH services and Obstetric Care to Northern Province health institutions.

4. Support of Health sector Human Resources.


United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)

UN-HABITAT is supporting families in Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Mannar to rebuild 7,000 houses (2,700 new houses and 4,300 major repairs). Since May 2009, UN-HABITAT has also been providing housing data collection, analysis and co-ordination activities, in collaboration with UNHCR, to raise donor awareness and advocate for additional funding to this sector.

2012

• By June 2012, the EU/AusAID/SDC programme had commenced major repair work on 1,948 houses, of which 704 had been completed. Furthermore, work had commenced on 2,373 new houses, of which 409 had been completed in the districts of Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi and Mannar. The Programme is jointly implemented by UN-Habitat and SDC.

2011

1. Developed a partnership with European Union (EU), Government of Australia (AusAID) and Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operation (SDC) to reconstruct 4,650 houses in Kilinochchi, Mannar, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya Districts.

2.

3.

By December 2011, under the AusAID project, UN-Habitat completed rebuilding 3,785 houses (2,675 major repair work and 1,110 new houses) in the districts of Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi.

By December 2011, under the EU, AusAID, SDC Housing project, UN-Habitat commenced major repair work on 1,962 houses, of which 8 had been completed. Furthermore, work had commenced on 885 new houses.

2010

• Partnership developed with AusAID to begin major repairs and full reconstruction of 3,785 houses in Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya Districts.

• By December 2010, UN-HABITAT had commenced major repairs (including new roofs) on 1,900 houses, of which 745 had been completed. Furthermore, work had started on 1,046 new houses, of which 98 had been completed.

2009

• UN-HABITAT began construction on 84 houses, toilets and wells in Jaffna District.

Office of The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Tables 2 and 3 show UNHCR distribution of Non-Food Item kits and shelter grants from 2009 - 2012.

Table 2: Distribution of NFI kits for returnees (as at 31 May 2012)

Table 2: Distribution of NFI kits for returnees (as at 31 May 2012)

2009 2010 2011

Total 37,120 51,511 31,833,

Table 3: Distribution of shelter grants since October 2009 (as at 31 May 2012)

2009 2010 2011

Total 26,545 49,550 8,970

2012 Grand Total

5,265 125,729

2012 Grand Total

222 86,511


2011

1. Assisted 3,900 or referred persons with specific needs (identified during shelter grant distribution) to relevant partners or government agencies for specialized support.

2. Completed 117 quick impact projects providing support to returnee communities, improving livelihoods, helping to resolve key needs in villages of return.

3. Conducted about 800 monitoring visits to displacement and returnee locations, ascertaining the status and key concerns of more than 15,900 people, to raise issues and find solutions with relevant authorities and agencies.

2010

1. Co-ordinated the decommissioning of 11 IDP sites established after 2008 by end 2010.

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

May 2009 - June 2012

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) 1. Provision of safe water supply: Supported

the Government to ensure that approximately 280,000 people in camps and resettlement areas gained access to safe water through the following interventions:

- Laid a 5.5km. pipeline to provide 4,000 m3 of raw water daily to Menik Farm, while ten mobile water treatment plants were installed to improve water supply for more than 40,000 IDPs.

- Renovated, cleaned or constructed 6,102 dug wells.

- Repaired or constructed 235 tube wells were, and constructed nine small-scale water supply schemes to ensure access to improved water to IDPs and expedite resettlement.

- Provided National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) with 1,000 hand pumps and 10 submersible pumps to accelerate the well clearing and equip with hand pumps.

- Provided the Five water bowsers were provided to Assistant Commissioners of Local Government to increase their capacity in providing improved water for the IDPs and newly resettled.


2. Carried out 1,200 monitoring visits to displacement and returnee locations

2009

1. At the height of the crisis, in May 2009, UNHCR airlifted 5,000 tents to Sri Lanka to supplement its emergency shelter response for IDPs. In total, some 16,700 tents and emergency shelter kits were constructed.

2. Through UNDP Mine Action, provided the Government with fi ve mini-flails at a cost of US$ 1.3 million to facilitate humanitarian demining in the Northern Province.

3. Carried out more than 3,100 legal referrals to Government legal support (about 6,300 documentation cases were assisted by the Government and almost 3,700 documents issued by the Government with UNHCR’s assistance).

- 22 water bowers supplied water to Menik Farm, other IDP camps and the resettlement areas since 2009, ensuring people have access to improved water and prevent any outbreak of waterborne diseases.

- Installed 60 iron removal water treatment plants in tube wells to reduce the high concentration of iron and hardness of drinking water.

- Supplied 25 1,000-liter capacity water tanks and spare parts for hand pumps to NWS&DB to ensure uninterrupted supply of safe water to IDP camps.

2. Access to safe sanitation:

- Supported the Government to ensure that approximately 68,000 IDPs and returnees had access to environmentally-friendly, improved and adequate sanitation facilities, by constructing or rehabilitating 4,580 emergency and permanent toilets at Menik Farm and supply of 18 gully suckers for solid waste collection and disposal in welfare centres.

3. Improved hygiene:

- Distributed 122,600 hygiene kits to IDPs and returnees to help and encourage families to


maintain personal hygiene, adopt healthy hygiene practices, maintain a clean environment and reduce the risk of communicable disease outbreaks during displacement and during the early stages of resettlement.

5.

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Water supply to health centres:

Helped to install water and sanitation facilities in 57 health centres.

4. Safe water supply and sanitation facilities in schools:

- Constructed child-friendly WASH facilities 152 schools.

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Health 1. Rehabilitation of health facilities:

Table 4: Health facilities where work has been completed or is in progress

District Health facilities

Jaffna 12 Gramodhaya Health Centres (GHCs) in Kayts Medical Officer of Health(MOH) division

Kilinochchi Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric Care facilities in Kilinochchi DistrictGeneral Hospital MoH officeConstruction and equipping of three GHCs at Poonakary, Karachchi,Ramanthapuram

Mannar One postnatal ward and four GHCs in Chilavathurai; Adampan MOHoffice and paediatric ward; a postnatal ward in Periyapandivirichan; and aspecial care baby unit in Mannar District General Hospital

Mullaitivu A Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal care facility,including obstetric theatre, labour room, antenatal and postnatal wards,and a Maternal and Paediatric ward complex at the Mullaitivu DistrictGeneral HospitalPaediatric ward in Mallavi Hospital and MOH office in Poonakary13 GHCs

Vavuniya Maternity ward and labor room at General HospitalExpansion of Paediatric ward and establishment of Therapeutic FeedingCentre at General Hospital Establishment of Base Hospital CheddikulamConstruction and refurbishment of four GHCs

2. Re-establishment of immunization services: with vacant positions of Public Health Midwives (PHMs) in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and3. Human resources and capacity-building: Mannar Districts. Supported capacity-building

- Supported the Ministry of Health to address the and mobility for these RHAs. acute shortage of human resources by providing 100 Rural Health Assistant (RHAs) in areas


UN RESPONSE - 2009 – 2011UN RESPONSE - 2009 – 2011

Nutrition reintegration of 850 children and youth, including children at risk of family separation in November

Services under the Nutrition Rehabilitation 2010 Programme (NRP):

Education1. Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres 1.2. Screening of Children

3. Training on Nutrition in Emergencies

4. Integration of NRP into permanent structures

5. Support for surveys to facilitate evidenced based 2. planning and management of nutrition 3.

Protection -

1. Provision of co-ordinated responses for children separated/at risk of separation/orphans and other vulnerable children: Supported the Department -of Probation and Child Care to establish tracing and reunification programmes -

2. Provision of effective prevention and response through strengthened community based structures 4.

3. Mine action activities: Mine Risk Education reached an estimated 998,000 community -members since 2009, referred close 5,000 people with disabilities to physical rehabilitation services and support mechanisms -

4. Generation of vocational training and economic empowerment of young people and their families:

- UNICEF and the Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka signed a partnership to support the

Provision of emergency support through rapid assessment, back-to-school campaigns, temporary learning centres, repair of classrooms and psychosocial support

Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP):

Provision of school supplies:

Distributed students’ and teachers’ stationery, drinking water bottles and school bags to over 100,000 students.

Issued furniture for 68,000 children and 4,800 teachers.

Provided children and teachers 3,350 bicycles through the Provincial Education Office to improve access to school.

Reconstruction and repair of school infrastructure:

Refurbished or rehabilitated over 100 schools in the Northern Province.

Supported construction of 250 temporary learning spaces equipped with blackboards through Government partners and local and international organisations providing access to displaced children.

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)2012

1. Shelter support for IDPs: Repaired 760 shelter repairs and decommissioned 240 in Menik Farm.

2. WASH for IDPs: Carried out 2,100 toilet repairs, decommissioned 234 toilets and 39 bathing spaces in Menik Farm.

3. Transitional shelter and sanitation assistance for returnees: By the end of June, UNOPS had built 1,275 transitional shelters in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts, with 285 semi-permanent toilets.

4. Atchchuveli Industrial Estate Development Project in Jaffna District: UNOPS will provide technical expertise and project management services for Phase 1 of the Atchchuveli Industrial Estate.

5. Construction of Thondamanaru bridge, Jaffna District: 70% completed at the end of June.

6. Construction of staff quarters at the Mullaitivu District Hospital: To build two buildings for accommodation of the Mullaitivu District Hospital staff.

2011

1.

2.

Shelter support for IDPs: Carried out 2,940 shelter repairs (multiple repairs per shelter), decommissioned 3,548 shelters and repaired 29,359m. of storm water drainage channels in Menik Farm.

Transitional shelter for returnees: Distributed 4,971 basic type shelter kits and completed 789 transitional shelters for the most vulnerable


families in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts. Provided roofing sheets for an additional 2,788 families.

3. WASH for IDPs: In Menik Farm, replaced 84 toilet pits with new materials, decommissioned 2. 2,700 toilets and 143 bathing spaces, constructed 12 toilet ramps (for access by differently-abled IDPs), repaired 3,000 toilets (multiple repairs per toilet), 56 bathing spaces and 27 water tank outlet valves.

4. Health assistance to return areas: Built a ward -complex and other facilities for Mullaitivu Divisional Hospital, with staff accommodation, -rehabilitated the water tank and pump room, built an incinerator, provided furniture and medical -equipment, and fixed the perimeter fence.

2010

1. Water, sanitation and hygiene for IDPs at the Menik Farm. -

2. Transitional shelter for returnees: To meet the minimum shelter needs in resettlement -areas, constructed 2,590 transitional shelters in Poonakary and Karachchi (Kilinochchi District) and Thunukkai and Oddusuddan (Mullaitivu 3. District).

2009

1. Shelter assistance for the IDPs and camp drainage: In Menik Farm, helped set up 3,716 Emergency Shelter Kits (ESKs) and 2,595 tents 4. provided through UNHCR. Carried out 12,000 shelter repairs. Provided 55kms. of road side drainage in Zones 2, 6A & 6B.

World Food Programme (WFP)

The key objective of WFP’s humanitarian interventions humanitarian and early recovery needs of formerly in Sri Lanka is to assist the Government as it seeks to conflict-affected communities. The targeted address significant nutrition and food security challenges beneficiaries are internally displaced persons in and rebuild the country. All programme activities aim to camps and those living with host families and the prevent the adverse effects of food insecurity and under- returnees. The PRRO is in line with government nutrition amongst targeted and vulnerable groups, in and humanitarian planning priorities, WFP’s particular women and children, and to supporting strategic objectives and various Millennium efforts to move into sustainable livelihoods. From 2009 Development Goals. to 2011 WFP has played a pivotal role in meeting the food needs of vulnerable populations both at the height of the conflict, and now in a post-conflict Sri Lanka.

2. Relief and early recovery assistance is provided through vulnerable group feeding and through Food for Work, and Food for Training initiatives.

1. WFP’s programme activities in the north are A Mother and Child Health Nutrition (MCHN) steered through a Protracted Relief and Recovery programme that provides essential nutritional Operation (PRRO), which focuses on the support through health centres to assist the most

In Jaffna District’s Ramavil IDP camp, renovated the common facility building used to assist camp management. Installed 9kms. of drains cut and installed with necessary culverts.

Water, sanitation and hygiene for IDPs: Installed, repaired and maintained toilets, bathing spaces, water tanks with stands and distribution pipes, in all camp zones; trained selected individuals on maintaining the facilities to ensure sustainability, with daily wages paid for their services.

Installed 1,083 emergency toilets along with 128 bathing spaces in partnership with UNICEF.

Bowsered around 55 million liters of water.

Replaced 566 toilet pits with new materials; decommissioned of 346 toilets; remediation of old solid and liquid waste dumping sites; constructed a new solid waste disposal landfill facility; provided 2,500 200 litre capacity garbage bins.

Capacity-building of the Assistant Commissioner for Local Governance staff.

Maintenance of local drainage around water and sanitation facilities.

Water, sanitation and hygiene for returnees: In Mannar District (Manthai West), provided 341 new semi-permanent toilets and repaired 128 damaged toilets. In Mullaitivu District (Thunukkai), built 66 semi-permanent toilets and repaired 13 damaged toilets.

Transitional shelters for returnees: Constructed 850 transitional shelters in Manthai West (Mannar District) and 250 transitional shelters in Vellani (Jaffna District).


vulnerable has assisted more than 440,000 mothers and children for the three years. The school meals activity is also a key intervention which offered daily hot meals for some 800,000 school children.

3. In total from 2009 to 2011 some 3 million women, men and children have been assisted through the project including nearly 500,000 internally displaced in year 2009, with more than 180,000 metric tons of mixed food commodities from WFP’s regular food basked, with the inclusion of salt and canned fish in few occasions.

4. WFP’s Special Operation facilitated interagency logistics for the North of the country. At the height of the conflict in 2009, support was provided through an expanded logistics network with a dedicated fleet of 32 trucks, inter-agency common-user logistics hubs in Vavuniya, Jaffna, Trincomalee and Colombo. Enhanced telecommunication was installed to ensure security and MOSS-compliance. Close co-ordination with the Logistics Cluster enabled over 25 aid agencies and organizations to implement their humanitarian projects. The Special Operation began scaling down and was eventually phased out in 2011.

World Health Organization (WHO)

2012

1. Support to health services in the resettlement areas

- Providing four ambulances for the emergency referral to secondary hospitals in Menik Farm and in the resettlement areas.

- Supporting Regional Directorate of Health Services with 10 pre-intern medical doctors to compliment the provision of health services in the resettlement areas.

2. Support to health services in Menik Farm IDP camps

- Providing first-aid kits to Menik Farm, Vavuniya.

2011

Support to health services in the resettlement areas:

- Continued capacity-building activities of health staff in resettlement areas on preventive and curative care and mental health and psychosocial support.


5. VAM: Understanding food insecurity and vulnerability is a core activity for WFP since the project designing and benefi ciary selection depends on the results and recommendations of the assessments. WFP in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka, and supported by the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research Institute (HARTI) attached to the Ministry of Agriculture, Medical Research Institute and few other UN Sister Agencies has concluded nearly four different types of assessments i.e. Rapid Assessments, Emergency Food Security assessments and Nutrition Assessments in the region for the last three years. The research findings are being shared with the partners and donors for further usage.

6. The Post Harvest Project started in 2010 has enabled improving household grain storage, enhancing the rice flour milling industry in villages as a technique for value addition for rice and developing the community through training farm women groups. Additionally under the first phase of the project, WFP provided 155 containers in 32 Agrarian Services Centres in 4 districts to provide emergency storage facilities for fertilizers and post harvest crops. This enhanced the communal and household storage facilities in the north had earlier been destroyed during the conflict.

- Strengthened Regional Directorate of Health Services provision of curative and preventive healthcare services in Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Districts.

- Strengthened Regional Directorate of Health Services health co-ordination activities in Mannar and Vavuniya Districts.

- Supporting Regional Directorate of Health Services with 15 pre-intern medical doctors to compliment the provision of health services in the resettlement areas.

- Supported Ministry of Health for communicable disease surveillance activities and health education awareness activities on Dengue, Leptospirosis and Malaria in resettlement areas.

- Provided medical equipment to Regional Directorate of Health Services of Vavuniya, Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi and Mannar.

- Supported the co-ordination programme of the Disaster Preparedness and Response Department of the Ministry of Health.


2010 -

1. Strengthening provision of healthcare services in Menik Farm and in resettlement areas:

- Maintenance and repair of health facilities in 2.Menik Farm (Zones 0 and 1). -- Supported Ministry of Health medical mobile

clinics in resettlement areas. Mobile clinics provided by Medical Teams International and Comité Action Médicale with WHO support. -

- Establishment of water quality testing laboratory in Vavuniya and Jaffna Districts.

- Rehabilitation of Tharmapuram and Vaddakachi Base Hospitals in Kilinochchi District.

- Provision of medical equipment to hospitals in Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Jaffna and 3. Vavuniya Districts.

- Supported the Provincial Department of Health Services to provide 12 pre-intern medical doctors -to compliment the provision of health services in the resettlement areas.

2. Communicable Disease surveillance and response in Menik Farm and resettlement areas

3. Mental health and psychosocial support activities in resettlement areas

- Established mental health unit in Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar and Jaffna Districts and support of mental health community outreach activities in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts.

- Supported 26 Community Support Officers in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts for mental health and psychosocial support.

2009

1. Support to IDP healthcare: Supported the Ministry of Health surge and operational capacity in the provision of essential health services to the IDPs in Menik Farm.

- Provision of ambulances for the referral of emergency cases to secondary health facilities.

- Supported the Ministry of Health in establishing a Communicable Disease surveillance and response system, including the production of communicable disease weekly updates. Recruitment of 12 Public Health Inspectors for disease surveillance activities, including ensuring water and sanitation standards.

Constructed temporary hospital in Zone 3 and temporary accommodation facilities for doctors and nurses in the Menik Farm co-ordination centre.

Rehabilitation of health infrastructure:

Renovation of doctors’ and nurses’ quarters, the Out-Patient Department area and overheard water tank in Cheddikulam Base Hospital.

Constructed temporary wards and two medical clinics in Vavuniya General Hospital; two semipermanent wards in Mannar General Hospital; temporary wards in Tharmapuram central dispensary; temporary ward and Emergency Medical Care Unit (renovation) in Chavakachcheri District Hospital in Jaffna District.

Provision of medical equipment kits to supplement medicines and supplies of Ministry of Health.

Emergency medical equipment donated to Vavuniya General Hospital, Cheddikulam Base Hospital, as well as Regional Directorate for Health Services in Vavuniya, Jaffna and Mannar Districts.



Contributions from I/NGOsThe I/NGOs started implementing programs outside the welfare centres only in early 2010, and were encouraged to approach directly donor agencies, as a supplement to the use of limited UN agencies’ resources. All programmes and projects implemented were carried out once PTF approval was granted. Altogether 70 I/ NGOs have been approved by the PTF to engage in providing humanitarian assistance and supporting the early recovery efforts of the resettled people in the Northern Province. The engagement of I/NGOs according to district wise distribution is as follows:

Jaffna 34 Kilinochchi 41 Mannar 37 Mullaitivu 43 Vavuniya 50

While involvement of I/NGOs in Jaffna and Vavuniya was heavy in 2010 till mid 2011, their involvement in Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi was progressively increased after June 2011. This was mainly due to the progress achieved in relation to demining activities in these districts. Many I/NGOs provided assistance in livelihood, Water and Sanitation (WASH), Health, Small infrastructure development and education sectors in almost all the districts. There are 22 I/NGOs who were exclusively engaged in construction of permanent and semi permanent shelters, such as SLRC, CARITAS, ASB, Save the Children, Zoa, NRC, Sewa Lanka, Sarvodaya, World Vision, OFERR (Ceylon), People in Need, SEEDS, UMCOR, Janasaviya Peace Wind, Fosdoo, LEADS, Muslim Aid and YGro. According to the reports available, assistance to shelter by the I/ NGOs amounts to Rs. 4 bn. which supersedes the assistance granted by the I/NGOs to all other sectors.

The most important aspect of the I/NGOs contribution in the implementation of the Government-led resettlement and development programs in the Northern Province was their active participation starting from the grass root level, on the basis of needs identifi ed by the Divisional Secretaries with the participation of the communities. The Government Departments provided guidance on priorities’ identification across all sectors, and the NGOs joined hands with the Government agencies and other humanitarian and development actors in a collective effort to fill the gap created by the destruction over a period of nearly three decades of conflict.

Shelter Provision and Non-Food Item (NFI) Assistance The shelter sector is one of the major areas of I/NGOs contribution, which was one of the main priorities following the return of IDPs to their areas of origin. As a temporary solution, I/NGOs distributed cadjan (woven palm fronds) to the families who had not received roofing sheets. I/NGOs also contributed significantly to the construction of transitional shelters, including repairs of damaged houses and construction of huts according to a design developed by IOM, which includes a temporary lavatory for each shelter. According to existing records, I/NGOs, with the support of donors, constructed more than 7,000 transitional shelters. Furthermore, I/NGOs constructed around 1,500 permanent houses using the North East Housing Reconstruction Program (NEHRP) housing model and through owner-driven methodologies.

I/NGOs participated in the establishment of welfare centres through the provision of shelter materials, tents, NFIs and assisted in the maintenance of the shelters. In addition, a number of I/NGOs supported UNHCR and the Government in the shelter grant distribution as well as NFI kits for returnees by replenishing stocks and participating in distributions.

Livelihood

In May 2009, close to 270,000 IDPs were accommodated in the Menik Farm and welfare centres in Vavuniya District, where partner NGOs provided mixed food commodities to compliment the main food rations provided by WFP. Food items such as vegetables, coconuts, spices, dried fish etc., helped to enhance the nutritional quality and value of the food rations provided in the welfare centres.

As the resettlement progressed, another priority identified by the authorities was to concentrate on livelihood opportunities for the newly resettled population, in an effort to guarantee within the shortest timeframe possible their economic independence. The I/NGOs played a major role in livelihood development through agriculture, livestock, home gardening, backyard poultry and self employment initiatives. There were altogether 31 I/NGOs exclusively engaged in providing livelihood assistance. These include, SLRC, Caritas, ACTED, Save the Children, Sewa Lanka, FORUT, Sarvodaya, Care, NRC, ZOA, World Vision, Swiss Labour Assistance, OFERR (Ceylon). People


in Need, Child Fund, SEEDS, PARCIC, UMCOR, JEN, Janasaviya Peace Wind, FOSDOO, Handicap International, LEADS, The Refugee Reh. Org., TRRO, HelpAge, YGro, World Concern, Muslim Aid, Practical Action & Family Rehabilitation Centre.

With FAO playing a leading role in provision of seeds, I/NGOs contribution included the provision of perimeter fencing, tractors and costing for land preparation, sprayers and other agricultural items, for paddy and Other Field Crops (OFC), as well as seeds for rain-fed crops. In particular, I/NGOs provided 1,256 tractors (mostly two-wheel). Furthermore, NGOs provided 1,528 water pumps, seed materials and fertilizer to recommence high-value crop cultivation. Most of the re-settlers have adequate extents of land under homesteads for cultivation. To promote this area, in collaboration with the authorities, I/NGOs launched programs including provision of vegetable seeds, seedlings for timber species, fruit trees, plantation crops including coconut and Palmyra and agricultural equipment such as sprayers and water pumps.

Next to agriculture, animal husbandry plays an important role in generating supplementary income for the population. The families willing to rear dairy cattle were supplied with a cow (pregnant or with a calf) and materials for cattle shed. Some of the I/ NGOs went further and assisted to establish Livestock Breeders Cooperative Societies (LIBCOs) and milk collecting centres, transport facilities and linkages to major powder milk producing companies. Families willing to recommence goat rearing were provided with an average of four female goats and one male goat, together with materials for a shed. In view of existing shortages of male goats, in discussion with the agriculture department, it was decided to introduce a system whereby five farmers will share one male goat in rotation. A comparatively larger number of farmers opted to have backyard poultry. Each family involved in this type of programme was supplied with around 15 birds and materials for cages. The total investment by the I/NGOs for livelihood sector has been calculated at Rs. 2.8 bn.

A significant percentage of families have been traditionally involved in fishing activities. NGOs supported the authorities in their efforts to revitalize this sector. This includes supply of fi shing boats, vallams (traditional fishing crafts) and other traditional boats for sea fishing and canoes for inland fishing. Fishing gear was also provided according to specific requirements of the location. Furthermore, I/NGOs,

after discussions with fishing communities, have identified infrastructure-related assistance for specific locations, including fisheries cooperative buildings and landing site repairs. The total investment by the I/NGOs to improve fisheries sector amounts to approximately Rs. 400 mn.

Self-employment is a major source of income for a considerable number of the resettled families, with activities ranging from tailoring to construction-related activities (carpentry, masonry, etc) and community service provision in the form of small boutiques, bicycle repair shops, etc. This included provision at household level of tools and equipment, initial capital and raw material, according to needs identifi ed through a consultative process involving all benefi ciaries. The targeted families were selected in consultation with the divisional secretaries and, in principle, each household was provided with an assistance package suffi cient to generate adequate income.

Water and Sanitation (WASH)

In return areas, with donors’ support, I/NGOs involved in the water and sanitation sector concentrated in cleaning and restoration of domestic and community wells with an investment of Rs. 970 mn. In locations where the numbers of wells was insuffi cient, I/NGOs extended their program to construct new wells. Tube wells were also addressed under this repair and construction program. The Government prioritized repairs and construction of latrines, especially in relation to all temporary, transitional and permanent shelters initiatives.

Health

In order to respond to priorities identified by the Ministry of Health (MoH), including repairing, equipping and reopening to the public several hospitals, clinics and peripheral units within the shortest timeframe possible, several I/NGOs supported the MoH through the provision of mobile clinics covering almost all the districts. Furthermore, in view of the need for special treatments for victims of the conflict identified in collaboration with the authorities, I/ NGOs extended financial and technical assistance to provide services in the areas of psychosocial treatments, supply of prosthetics, orthopedic treatments etc. Most I/NGOs in the MoH hospitals and continued these services as extensions of the Ministry’s services. The total assistance of I/NGOs to improve quality of life by enhancing health facilities is recorded at Rs. 520 mn.



Education

The contribution of I/NGOs to facilitate education sector included several interventions. The range of interventions includes:

• Early childhood care and development • Erection of temporary learning spaces and

rehabilitation and reconstruction of schools and preschools

• Provision of teaching, learning and recreation materials

• Comprehensive teacher training • Psychosocial support activities for teachers and

students • Support for children with disabilities • Provision of safe play spaces

Rehabilitation of vocational training centres, provision of courses, and distribution of tools of the trade.

The total investment in the education sector by I/ NGOs amounts to Rs. 924 mn.

Mine Action

Eight demining operators are currently active in Sri Lanka, including two national NGOs (MMIPE and DASH) and six international I/NGOs (Danish demining Group (DDG), Swiss Foundation for Demining (FSD), HALO Trust, HORIZON, Mines Advisory Group (MAG), and Sarvatra). In response to the surge in mine action activities since mid 2009, all operators significantly scaled up their clearance and survey capacities, and together with the Sri Lanka Army Humanitarian Deming Unit (HDU), contributed to the clearance of land since January 2009, in addition to the release of large stretches of land after surveys.

By and large, the contribution in strengthening humanitarian assistance and early recovery efforts have been a source of strength with a total investment of nearly Rs. 11 bn for efforts led by the Government to support the resettled families in their initial phase of resettlement.

Joint Plan for Assistance (JPA) for the Northern Province – 2011

The Joint Plan for Assistance for Northern Province in 2011 (JPA) is the result of a consultative process led by the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) through the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on assistance needed during 2011 to help people in the Northern Province to recover and rebuild their lives. Upon the Government’s invitation this process was undertaken jointly with the United Nations and its agencies (UN), National and International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and International Organizations (IOs).

The objective of this “Joint Plan for Assistance for Northern Province in 2011”, is to identify the priority activities that must be undertaken during 2011; and it is to facilitate international assistance, in order that the people of Northern Province can recover, rebuild and return to a normal life. The ultimate aim of such work is to ensure the long-term sustainable development of the Northern Province within the shortest timeframe possible.

Signing of Joint Plan for Assistance for Northern Province - 2011


The JPA outlines the considerable accomplishments made by the Government and its partners during 2010 during which hundreds of thousands families returned to their homes and began the long process of recovery and rebuilding. This document also outlines what remains to be done during 2011, and the assistance needed to do it.

The starting point for the JPA is the guidelines provided by the PTF for assistance in 2011. Using these guidelines groups met to consider what was needed in 2011 for key sectors. These groups each brought together Secretaries and key staff from Central Government

Ministries, Provincial Government Representatives, the Government Agents, Senior Staff from the PTF together with staff from United Nations Agencies, the International Organizations for Migrations (IOM), and National and International NGOs.

A process was also identified for monitoring the progress on the JPA which aims to ensure there is more assistance, that such assistance is the most effective for the people and the institutions that needs it, that it is consistent with the Government’s plans, and with internationally established principles for such assistance.

Joint Plan for Assistance (JPA) for the Northern Province – 2012

Joint Plan for Assistance Northern Province – 2012

Continuing the strong partnerships made between the Government, UN, I/NGOs and IOs during the 2011 JPA planning and implementation process and building upon good practices and lessons learned, discussions have taken place between the Presidential Task Force for Resettlement, Development and Security in the Northern Province (PTF), and respective stakeholders to determine the most urgent areas per sector for humanitarian intervention in 2012. On the basis of this data, sector partners have formulated strategies and practical, concise project portfolios, towards building a consensus within the Humanitarian Country Team

on the humanitarian programme for 2012. ‘Software assistance’, in terms of capacity-building to strengthen Government provision of basic services in the resettlement areas, will be a major component of next year’s strategy.

The Joint Plan for Assistance Northern Province -2012 was launched on 21st February 2012 under the chairmanship of Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, MP, Minister of Economic Development and the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force at the Ministry of Economic Development with the participation of relevant government agencies at field and central level, as well as UN and I/NGO partners.

Signing of Joint Plan for Assistance for Northern Province - 2012



2012 JPA Objectives are:

The humanitarian strategy for 2012 will consist of the following strategic goals:

Continue supporting the remaining IDPs in Menik Farm, to meet their humanitarian assistance and protection needs, until they can return willingly and safely to their home areas, or find a durable solution elsewhere;

• Implement an assessment for survey and mapping of all categories of IDPs to determine their types and levels of need;

• Assist populations residing for nearly three decades of protracted internal displacements, to meet their basic needs and resettle or locally integrate in voluntary, dignified and sustainable conditions;

• Support to recently returned and resettled communities through attention to their basic needs as well as restoration of infrastructure and livelihoods;

• Support to the civilian administrations of the Northern Province to further have capacity for providing administrative services to returnees,

related to access to land, missing documentation, family reunification, protection of women and children, SGBV, services for elderly and disabled individuals, among others. This particular support will be led by respective Government authorities at every level in the districts.

The key principles on which this joint plan is based are: • The Government of Sri Lanka, with partners’

support achieved substantial results since May 2009 in the provision of basic assistance, rebuilding of infrastructure and restoration of the administration across the Northern Province.

• Efforts of all stakeholders in 2011 should concentrate in bridging the gap between relief and recovery, and in moving towards sustainable development, and the creation of more livelihood opportunities.

• All programmes and assistance identified need to be co-ordinated to maximize the impact of limited resources available, and to avoid duplication of work. The capacity of Government to lead, plan and coordinate such programmes and assistance at central and local levels will be progressively strengthened.


• All participants will work towards a stronger partnership with the relevant Government entities in an effort to maximize the impact of the agreed programmes and activities and, in full respect of existing agreements and mandates. Technical guidance will also be sought for the identifi cation of specific activities in full respect of the strategies and priorities included in this document.

• Extra attention will be given to prioritizing assistance for the most vulnerable communities, including the most recently resettled or remote villages, and groups such as female heads of household, elderly without support and the disabled.

• Partnership agreements among Government, the UN and NGOs would be encouraged indicating their respective expertise and responsibilities, so

as to add value to the process and partnership. All partners will work to obtain funds from their respective donors, in order to carry out projects consistent with this Joint Plan for Assistance (JPA).

• The Government and the United Nations will provide more opportunities for civil society to be engaged in the recovery process, for the additional experience they can bring, for the contribution they can have in implantation of activities, and for their ability to help mobilize additional resources for assistance.

• The United Nations Agencies will use their international capacities and structures to help obtain financial and technical resources needed for the implementation of the JPA.



CONTRIBUTION OF THE SRI LANKAN ARMED FORCES IN RESETTLEMENT OF IDPs

• Sri Lanka Army

• Sri Lanka Navy

• Sri Lanka Air Force

Contribution of The Sri Lankan Armed Forces in Resettlement of IDPs Consequent to the defeating of terrorism, the Sri Lankan Armed Forces contributed immensely to facilitate rapid resettlement programme undertaken by the Government. In this endeavor, Sri Lanka Army in particular, performed an excellent job in spearheading demining operations. The contribution of the Sri Lanka Army in demining operations is set out under demining activities in this publication.

Sri Lanka Army

Rehabilitation of Roads

Activity

Renovation of Roads

Renovation of Railway Tracks

Rehabilitation of Irrigation

Activity

Repairing of 03 Lake Bunds

Reconstruction of Lakes

Repairing of Tanks

Cleaning Canals

Provision of Shelters

Activity

Repairs to Permanent Houses

Construction of Temporary Houses

Construction of New Houses

The following paragraphs enlist the humanitarian assistance provided by the Armed Forces to facilitate resettlement of IDPs in all the districts. Sri Lanka Army and the Navy being the nearest point of contact to the resettled families had to extensively engage in providing humanitarian assistance. This is a clear indication of their role and the natural commitment in peace time to support the humanitarian efforts of the Government.

277.5km.

53.92km.

2250 meters

12 Nos.

03 Nos.

06 Nos. cleaned up to 100 meters each

3241 Nos.

4690 Nos.

4641 Nos.


Rehabilitation of Schools

Activity

Supply Uniform Materials, Books & Bags 1379 Nos.

for School Children

Supply of Pre-school Equipments 106 Nos.

Renovation of Schools and Pre-Schools 518 Nos.

Construction/Renovation of Schools 71 Nos.

Supply of Roofing Sheets 03 Schools

Repairing of Roof 01 Pre-School

Construction of Sports Grounds for School Children 05 Nos.

Giving Scholarships 385 Children

Donation of Sports Equipments 975 Children

Conducting of Sport Meets 47 Nos.

Supply of Desks, Chairs & Tables for Schools 213 Nos.

Supply of Computers and Fax Machines for Schools 10 Computers

04 Fax Machines

Conducting Sports Practicing Workshop 01 No.


Activity

Cleaning of Useable Wells 2834 Nos.

Construction of Latrines 98 Nos.

Supply of Water Tanks 03 Nos.

Repairing Pipe Lines 03km.

Providing Water Tanks & Supports 05 Nos.

Providing Water Pumps 35 Nos.

Improvement to Health Services

Activity

Renovation of Government Hospitals 67 Nos.

Conducting Dengue Campaigns 20 Nos.

Conducting Health Campaigns 09 Nos.

Conducting Eye Campaigns 04 Nos.

Conducting Blood Donation Campaigns 01 No.


CONTRIBUTION OF THE SRI LANKAN ARMED FORCES FOR RESETTLEMENT OF IDPs

Humanitarian Assistance

Activity

Renovation of Cemetery Grounds 10 Nos.

Construction of Sports Grounds 08 Nos.

Construction of Children Parks 03 Nos.

Construction of Community Centres 10 Nos.

Conducting of Community Development Projects 35 Nos.

Providing Bicycles 3067 Nos.

Supply of Lamps 2313 Nos.

Supply of Cookers 1050 Nos.

Supply of Telephones 50 Nos.

Supply of Tents 90 Nos.

Distribution of Readymade Garments 159 Nos.

Distribution of Building Materials (3 each) 45 Families

Religious & Cultural Activities

Activity

Construction of Kovil 08 Nos.

Renovation of Temples/Kovils/Churches 143 Nos.

Conducting Religious /Cultural Festivals 32 Nos.

Holding of “Dansal” 5,000 (People)

Agriculture, Fisheries & Livestock Development

Activity

Assistance for cultivation of Lands 690 Acres

Distribution of Mango Plants 145 Families

Conducting Agriculture Seminars 05 Seminars

Distribution of Agricultural Equipments 45 Farmers

Providing Transport for Farmers to attend one-day workshop 31 Farmers

Distribution of Cattle 259 Nos.

Distribution of Poultry and Cows 04 Families

Repairs to boats and providing fishing nets Boats - 15 Nos.

Fishing Nets - 06 Nos.

Supply of Fingerlings 725,000 Nos.

Supply of Prawn Farming – Fingerlings 400,000 Nos.


Sri Lanka Navy

General

Activity

KKS Harbour Breakwater - Repairs/Renovation of breakwater at KKS Harbour

Placing of gabion wall at damaged areas along the breakwater is in progress, using available vehicles/machineries as preventive measures.


Activity

Cleaning and renovation of roads and damaged culverts

From Valamalai Junction to Ceynor pier inKarainagar

Assisting RDA and co-ordinating the renovation of road

Velani – Kayts

Renovation of KKS-Karainagar main road From Keeramalai to Ponnalai Junction

Renovation of road from ‘T’ junction to Mandaitvu Island

Mandaitvu Island

Cleaning and reconstruction of the roads From Silavathurai to Mollikulam in Mannar

Clearing Roads Vankanali to Sinnathakulam

Reconstruction & reopening of the main road for public

Sunny village

Reconstruction & reopening of the coastal road

Pallimanai

Construction of a new road Muddampiddi lagoon - Nachchikuda.


Activity

Reconstruction of tanks Repairing & construction of sluice gate Supplying of drinking water

Delft Island Basthipuram Lake Mannar, Murukkan, Vankalai St. Anne School, Tharavikulam School



Provision of Shelters

Activity

Construction of 13 new houses for Karainagar (06) Thoppakadu (04) displaced families Nainativu (03)

Construction of low cost houses 05 in Kayts handed over to IDP families in Kayts/Velani Divisional Secretariat

Construction of new houses Madukarai Nanatan (01), KilinochchiMurukkan (01), Narvailukulam (01) &Madhu (05)


Activity

Repairing & painting of school buildings, Talaimannar Muslim School, primary school buildings & Organizing Mudukkarai Tamil School“Shramadana Campaigns” in schools

Distribution of school equipments Madukarai Vidyalaya

Distribution of sports items, computers, Mannar, Madhu, Murukkanstationery items and organizing sports activities


Activity

Conducting of Healthcare Campaigns and Vankalai St.Annes School providing required medicine

Renovation of Hospitals Talaimannar Hospital

Conducting of Dengue Prevention Campaigns Mannar, Jaffna, Madhu, Talaimannar

Providing jobs for women in Kaytes, DelftSLN sewing centres



Activity

Reconstruction of Play grounds Mannar

Religious and Cultural Activities

Activity

Construction of Wahalkada at Nagadeepa Structural work completed and carving work Temple in progress

Construction of Main Jetty at Nagadeepa Casting of ring type caisson and RR masonry Temple retaining wall is in progress

Organizing religious/cultural activities Madhu, Jaffna, Mannar

Conducting “Dansal” for Vesak Festival Madhu, Jaffna, Mannar

Conducting of shramadana in religious places Madhu, Jaffna, Mannarand organizing power supply

Organizing the ferry service for Islanders, Delftpatients, VIP & Magistrate and his staff


Activity

Providing assistance for fishermen in liaison Mannar, Talaimannar, Vankalai andwith Dept. of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Nachchikudaand implementing new system to

transport/distribute fi sh catch

Educating people on preservation and Mannar, Talaimannar, Vankalai andre-plantation of mangoes Nachchikuda



Sri Lanka Air Force


Activity

Construction of Roads Palampiddi – KirisuddanRamanathaupuram – IranamaduOlumadu Junction – Iranamadu

Providing of Shelters

Activity

Resettlement of IDPs No. of Families Madukulam - 63 Sinna Thampane - 40 Pulawanuar - 04 Senkappadi - 32 Velankulam - 21

Construction of Cadjan Houses Mannar

Distribution of Corrugated Sheets 36 Nos. Pularanaur Poonarasankulam


Activity

Construction & Renovation of Pre-schools & Kaytes, Mannar Schools

Clearing surroundings of Schools &Construction of School Play grounds

Distribution of Stationery Items, Computers Mullaitivu, Watappalai, Iranamadu, Vanni and School Books

Pre-School renovation Keppapilau, Wattappalai



Activity

Cleaning surroundings of General Hospitals Mullaitivu

Conducting Blood Donation Campaigns Mullaitivu, Vanni

Conducting Dental & Health Campaigns Mullaitivu,Watappalai, Iranamadu,Vanni

Conducting Health Education Lecture for Kaytes People in the Area

Eye Clinic held Mulliyavallai, Mullaitivu

Medical Clinic Vattappalai


Activity

Providing man power requirements to assist Punthottam Child Protection Centre rehabilitation

Clearing Public places, General Hospital and Conducting from 2009. Mannar General Cemetery.

Distribution of Wheel Chairs 02 Personnel

Donation of Artificial Limbs 10 People

Entertainment Programme & special gift packs Mullaitivu, Vanni for villages

Cleaning of General cemetery and Railway Station Vavunia

Distribution of School Books and Novels Palallai


Religious, Cultural and Social Activities

Activity

Renovation of Kovil Mullaitivu

Conducting “Shramadana” Programme at Kovil Mullaitivu Kannaki Amman Kovil at Vattappalai

Conducting “Dansal” for Kovil Ceremony/ Mullaitivu, Vanni, Iranamadhu Vesak & Aerial Flower dropping on the Kovil

Conducting New Year & Thai Pongal Festivals Mullaitivu, Vanni, Iranamadhu & providing Gift Packs



Activity

Providing Assistance for Paddy Farmers Mullaitivu

Providing necessary assistance for Cattle Mullaitivu/23 Cows and 10 Goats Farmers in Asikulam, Vavuniya



RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROCESS

Re-Establishment of Local Government ProcessWhen these areas were under LTTE control, there was no freedom for people to express their political views. They were not allowed to exercise their right of franchise at the Election. Almost all Tamil leaders with views different to that of LTTE were brutally killed. Immediately after the area was rescued from the LTTE, the Government initiated action to transform the Northern Region in to a vibrant region of the country where people have opportunities to engage in economic, social and political activities with no interruption, to exercise the franchise by actively participating in election of their representatives and enjoy the freedom.

Local Authorities elections in the Northern Province were not held since 1990. The right of franchise for people living in the Northern Province has now been restored. The GoSL acted expeditiously to enable Provincial Council election to take place in the Eastern

Mullaitivu District:

Name of the Local Authority

Manthai East Pradeshiya Sabha

Thunukkai Pradeshiya Sabha

Sub Total

Kilinochchi District:


Pachchilaipalli Pradeshiya Sabha

Poonagary Pradeshiya Sabha

Karaichchy Pradeshiya Sabha

Sub Total

Date of Date of Election Commence

Held ment of the UPFA Council

17.03.2011 01.04.2011 3

23.07.2011 01.08.2011

3

Date of Date of Election Commence

Held ment of the UPFA Council

23.07.2011 01.08.2011 3

23.07.2011 01.08.2011 4

23.07.2011 01.08.2011 4

11

Province shortly after the East was liberated. The elections of local authorities in the Northern Province were held in 2011 in 32 Pradeshiya Sabhas, Municipal Councils and Urban Councils in all 5 districts of the Northern Province and 378 members were elected for the first time in decades. The people in the areas previously dominated by the LTTE had the opportunity to participate in the democratic process without duress.

The prospering of political plurality in these areas can be seen by the triumph of opposition party in the North whereas the main Government Party emerged triumphant in the East and came second in the North during the General Election held in 2010.

The details of elected members for the Local Authorities during Elections held on 01.09.2009, 17.03.2011 and 23.07.2011 are given below:

Selected Members from Each Party TOTAL

ITAK TULF UNP SLMC Ind.GP PCF DPLF

6 9

7 2 9

13 0 0 0 0 2 0 18


ITAK TULF UNP SLMC Ind.GP PCF DPLF

6 9

6 10

15 19

15 12 0 0 0 0 0 38


Jaffna District


Jaffna Municipal Council Valvettiturai Urban Council Point Pedro Urban Council Chavakachcheri

Urban Council Karainagar

Pradeshiya Sabha Kayts Praaeshiya Sabha Delft Pradeshiya Sabha Velanai Pradeshiya Sabha Valikamam West

Pradeshiya Sabha Valikamam North

Pradeshiya Sabha Valikamam South

West Pradeshiya Sabha

Valikamam South Pradeshiya Sabha

Valikamam East Pradeshiya Sabha

Vadamaradchy South West Pradeshiya Sabha Point Pedro

Pradeshiya Sabha Chavakachcheri

Pradeshiya Sabha Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha

Sub Total

Date of Election

Held

08.08.2009 01.09.2009

23.07.2011 01.08.2011

23.07.2011 01.08.2011

23.07.2011 01.08.2011

23.07.2011 01.08.2011

23.07.2011 01.08.2011 23.07.2011 01.08.2011 23.07.2011 01.08.2011

23.07.2011 01.08.2011

23.07.2011 01.08.2011

23.07.2011 01.08.2011

23.07.2011 01.08.2011

23.07.2011 01.08.2011

23.07.2011 01.08.2011

23.07.2011 01.08.2011

23.07.2011 01.08.2011

23.07.2011 01.08.2011

Date of Commence ment of the

Council


UPFA ITAK TULF UNP SLMC Ind.GP PCF DPLF

13 8 1 1 23

2 7 9

2 7 9

2 9 11

1 3 1 5

4 1 5 8 1 9 8 3 11

3 11 14

6 15 21

4 12 16

3 13 16

5 16 21

3 15 18

2 7 9

2 12 1 15

2 10 12

70 150 1 2 0 1 0 0 224


Mannar District


Mannar Urban

Council

Manthai West

Pradeshiya Sabha

Musali Pradeshiya

Sabha

Nanattan Pradeshiya

Sabha

Mannar Pradeshiya

Sabha

Sub Total

Vavuniya District


Vavuniya Urban

Council

Vavuniya North

Pradeshiya Sabha

Vavuniya South

Sinhala Pradeshiya Sabha

Vavuniya South Tamil

Pradeshiya Sabha

Vengalacheddikulam

Pradeshiya Sabha

Sub Total

Date of Date of Selected Members from Each Party TOTALElection Commence

Held ment of the UPFA ITAK TULF UNP SLMC Ind.GP PCF DPLF council

17.03.2011 01.04.2011 2 5 7

17.03.2011 01.04.2011 4 7 1 12

17.03.2011 01.04.2011 6 1 2 9

17.03.2011 01.04.2011 3 6 9

17.03.2011 01.04.2011 2 5 2 9

17 24 0 0 5 0 0 0 46

Date of Date of Selected Members from Each Party TOTALElection Commence

Held ment of the UPFA ITAK TULF UNP SLMC Ind.GP PCF DPLF council

08.08.2009 01.09.2009 2 5 1 3 11

17.03.2011 01.04.2011 4 8 1 13

17.03.2011 01.04.2011 7 1 1 9

17.03.2011 01.04.2011 2 7 1 10

17.03.2011 01.04.2011 2 5 2 9

17 25 0 3 3 1 0 3 52



CONCLUSION

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ConclusionIt may be useful to recapture the formidable challenges Sri Lanka had to face after the comprehensive military defeat of the LTTE. The immediate challenge was to look after the displaced population numbering over 290,000. At the same time, Security Forces were required to secure the territory which had been in the control of the LTTE for several decades. In addition, a complex task the GoSL had to undertake prior to resettlement of the displaced was to carry out a humanitarian demining operation successfully. Most of the infrastructure had been destroyed during the protracted confl ict. These were all domestic challenges. The international pressure which the Government had to face in the meantime took different shapes. Initially, it included the accommodation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in welfare centres as an ‘internment’. Then the quality of services provided to IDPs at the welfare centres established by the Government, despite the fact that the GoSL treated the IDPs with dignity and respect, by providing educational, medical, communication facilities and food.

Having faced all these challenges, the Government of Sri Lanka established the most appropriate institutional mechanism to deal with all aspects of resettlement of IDPs, development and security of the Northern Province. The appointment of the Presidential Task Force for Resettlement, Development and Security – Northern Province (PTF) by H E the President was a vital decision to successfully cope with this Herculean task. The initiatives undertaken by the Presidential Task Force headed by Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, MP, Minister of Economic Development, through its strategic plans has been instrumental in reaching the current state of development in the Northern Province within a short period of time. The mandate of the PTF was to prepare strategic plans, programmes and projects to achieve this task. It was also responsible for total coordination of all activities and to direct and oversee the implementation of this programme establishing liaison with all organizations and also identify and apply innovative solutions to problems and constraints confronted in the execution of the Task.

The master plan prepared by the PTF was named “Uthuru Vasanthaya” (“Northern Spring/Vadakkin Vasantham”) and its execution was meticulously carried out under the proper direction and guidance of the Chairman of the PTF. The contribution made by the Sri Lanka Security Forces under the resettlement and development throughout this process has been an immense support in achieving a significant level of performance during a

short space of time. Their services, more particularly, in demining operation which accounted for nearly 75% of demining, was a major contribution to facilitate a speedy resettlement. The resettlement and development process was further strengthened by their services towards infrastructure development which included clearance of abandoned paddy lands, rehabilitation of tanks, access roads prior to commencement of the resettlement.

To move from conflict to stability the Government undertook to resuscitate the economic base of the Northern Region with an enormous investment for rehabilitation of economic and social infrastructure. The total investment by the Government for all these development projects for Northern Province during 2006 - 2011 amounts to approximately US$ 2,830mn. This investment portfolio is second only to the investment for the Western Province compared with the other provinces in Sri Lanka. In fact, it is interesting to note that the benefit of this significant investment is reflected in the increase of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the Northern Province. The share of Northern Province to the GDP of the country increased to 3.7% in 2011 compared to 2.8% in 2006. The value of the GDP by the Province at current prices for year 2011 had been recorded as SLRs. 6,542bn. compared to SLRs. 2,938bn. in 2006.

Resettlement of nearly 147,000 Families within two years and closing down of Manik Farm welfare centres on 25th September 2012 has been an outstanding achievement. The reconstruction of the Northern Province after nearly three decades of destruction, despite several constraints, has been possible mainly due to sincere political commitment of H E the President to resolve the conflict and implementation of a well focused development programme aimed at chartering a new course to transform the Northern region from conflict to stability. Rehabilitation of over 1,000 kilometers of roads, part of which has already been completed and the 250 kilometer length of rail roads currently being constructed, will go a long way to improve the quality of life of one million people living in the North.

The efforts of the Government for rebuilding the North are based on the principles embodied in the “Mahinda Chinthana”, the overall vision of His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka. “Mahinda Chinthana” refers to an integrated society consisting of one country – one law. The programme for the Northern development is driven by this concept.


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