Irrigation Department
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Overview
An Irrigation Department is a government agency responsible for managing water resources for agriculture, power, and other needs, focusing on developing irrigation systems, ensuring water supply, flood control, and improving agricultural productivity, as seen with Sri Lanka’s department which focuses on sustainable development, water resource management, and supporting farmer livelihoods. They handle construction, maintenance, and planning for irrigation, drainage, and hydropower projects, aiming for national food security and economic growth.
Founded Year
1900
Ownership Type
Government-Owned / State-Owned Enterprise
Business Model
B2C (Business to Consumer)
Time Zone
+5.30
Mission
Its mission involves harnessing, developing, conserving, regulating, allocating, and managing water resources to enhance returns in agriculture and other areas like the environment, domestic use, industry, and power, in collaboration with other organizations.
Vision
The department's vision is to optimize water resource returns for sustainable development and environmental protection.
Core Values
Sustainability: Focusing on long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits. Integrated Management: Working with other groups and using participatory methods for water management. Food Security & Poverty Alleviation: Ensuring water for essential food crops and improving rural farming communities' lives. Efficiency: Maximizing output from water and land. Environmental Stewardship: Prioritizing environmental considerations in land and water projects.
Company Tagline
Not allowing a single drop of water falling from this sky to sea without serving the eco system and mankind"
Head Office Country
Sri Lanka