MINISTRY OF IRRIGATION

Today, Irrigation and Water Resources Management functions are major factors contributing to the economic growth, national food security and providing employment and livelihood in the rural sector. The subject of water resources development has been incorporated as a Ministry function to ensure integrated management of water resources in a holistic manner and in order to meet the water demands of all sectors and user groups, with good governance... 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.

Also known as: Ministry