Sri Lanka is endowed with a hydraulic civilization natured by a rich Irrigation Heritage. We are committed to keep these traditions alive by the development and management of the water and land resources for sustainable use. While providing water for paddy cultivation, to produce the staple diet, rice for food security of the Nation, all other water needs of the respective Regions have to be fulfilled. Our policies, plans and programs are geared to achieve these ends.
Vision
“Prosperous Sri Lanka through sustainable water resources development and management.”
Mission “Providing wellbeing of community & environment by fulfilling multiple water users through Water Resources Development & Management.”
- Formulation & Execution of Policies, Programmes and Projects related to the Ministry and institutions comes under the purview of the Ministry.
- Provide public services under the scope of the ministry in an efficient and public friendly manner.
- Development of Water Resources and Irrigation Facilities.
- River Basins and Irrigation Systems Management including Operation and Maintenance.
- Conservation and Protection of Water Sources and Irrigation Systems.
- Making dam safety arrangements.
- Develop Technical guidance and criteria for bulk Water allocation for Multiple needs.
- Implement strategic programmes and projects to prevent water pollution and related environmental pollution and to ensure water quality.
- Prevention of Salt Water Extrusion to inland areas.
- Drainage and flood Protection.
- Provide Engineering Consultancy Services.
- Contributing to standardized constructions as the main construction services provider of the government.
- Institutional Development and Productivity Enhancement of Irrigation systems.
- Development, Monitoring and Management of Ground Water.
- Conservation of Rain Water and promoting Rain Water harvesting programme.
- Management of Mahaweli Reservoir Systems as the main Renewable Energy Supplier of National Power Supply.
- Expanding the contribution made through the Mahaweli Special Zones as a major stakeholder in the local food production process.
- Broadening the Professional Services in the field of irrigation while safeguarding the domestic Irrigation Engineers' Service.
- Development and Management of water resources required for all water consumption and energy needs of the country.
- Improving land and water use efficiency.
- Protection of water quality and sustainability through conservation of river basins and water resources.
- Providing irrigation and agricultural consultancy facilities required to ensure food security in Sri Lanka.
- Providing necessary facilities to ensure a safe and secure domestic water supply to all Sri Lankans.
- Providing water facilities for ecological balance and development.
- Ensuring the sustainability of agriculture by improving the living standards of the farming community associated with irrigation systems.
- Meeting water needs of industry and tourism services.
- Development, conservation and management of groundwater resources in Sri Lanka.
- Active contribution to the national food production process through the Mahaweli special Economic Zones.
- Establishment of Ground Water Monitoring network in selected Districts
- Productivity Enhancement and Irrigation System Efficiency Improvement Project (PEISEIP) in Major Medium Irrigation Schemes
- Mahaweli LB Lower Basin Development ( Kinniya, Kanthale)
- Riverine Protection, Conservation & Management Programme
- Procurement Machinery and Equipment for Groundwater Development projects and Research activities
- Agro Eco tourism project (public Private Partnership)
- Pilot project on converting Diesel & Electrical driven pumps to solar power driven pumps for Rajanganaya lift Irrigation scheme
- Improvements to the Irrigation Tanks & Canals in sugarcane cultivation areas in Pelwatta