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The principal Government organization responsible for the regulation and
control of inland water.
Having realized the great potential in the ancient irrigation works, a
separate department distinct from the former Public works Department was
formed on 15th May 1900.
Vision of the Irrigation Department
"Not
let a single drop of rain water flow to the sea without first
being used for the welfare of mankind"
King Maha Parakramabahu the
Great
1153-1186AD
Mission of the
Irrigation Department
The
Irrigation Department is responsible for planning, design, construction,
operation and management of all major and medium Irrigation schemes and
works related to flood control, drainage and salinity extrusion.
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Irrigation Department Head Office
Bauddhaloka Mawatha
Colombo 07
Sri Lanka.
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