Environmental research

Pandithayakumbura is about 4 km away from the main power lines grid. All villages are vegetable cultivators. They face a heavy water scarcity in one season and can t cultivate although they could do so for all seasons if there was water availability. Even the 3 seasons cultivation are not cost efficient as they have to use kerosene water pumps to pump water. 110 families can obtain hydro power by damming the oya and not harming the water fall close by to the village. The Hydro power station will then supply electricity to the villagers and the kerosene pump being replaced by the electrical pump will enable a continuous water supply throughout all 3 seasons. This will enhance cultivations, income enhancement and poverty alleviation as well. More environment friendly farming practices will also be introduced and youth unemployment will be addressed by self-employment training programs for selected youth of the area. The transport to and form the village will bring many benefits as the road that is now in a very bad condition will be repaired.

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