Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources Management
The Ministry of Irrigation is the cabinet ministry of the Government of Sri Lanka responsible for:
- The development of the nation's water resources and irrigation infrastructure
- The management of river basins, groundwater sources and irrigation systems a by operation and/or maintenance
- Conservation and protection of sources of water, including monitoring pollution levels and ensuring water quality, as well as preventing salt water intrusions into fresh water sources
- Allocation of water resource use at a national level
- Maintaining national drainage networks and flood protection systems
- Engineering consultancy services
- Oversight and promotion of rainwater harvesting.