Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources Management (Sri Lanka)

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 (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.