Development of Rush/Reed varieties for wetland conservation and production of diversifies artefacts for income generation by Podujana Himikam Kamituwa. See also SRL/98/G52/013.
Development of 20 farmer plots with pond, live fence and the growing of new rush/reed varieties; development of 20 home gardens with composting units, vermiculture and organic vegetables; production of rush/reed goods such as bags, slippers, file-covers, and backpacks; development of the market by establishing collecting centres and outlets in several locations, develop new designs; and conservation of biodiversity through planting of various reed varieties and other plants mainly for extracting natural dyes
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Podujana Himikam Kamituwa
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 30,486.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 13,793.00
Project Number:
SRL/02/20
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
75% Female
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Conservation of bio diversity through planting of various reed varieties
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
Email:
Address
UNDP, 202-204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, P.O. Box 1505
Colombo 7
Colombo 7
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