Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources Management

The Ministry of Irrigation (වාරිමාර්ග අමාත්‍යාංශය; நீர்ப்பாசன அமைச்சு) is the cabinet ministry of the Government of Sri Lanka responsible for: To this end, the ministry drafts policies and legislation, as well as provides guidelines, advice and consultancy.
 * 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 (groundwater included), 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 (not to be confused with the more in-depth functions of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board)
 * Maintaining national drainage networks and flood protection systems
 * Engineering consultancy services
 * Oversight and promotion of rainwater harvesting.

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