Command Area Development Authority (CADA)

Command Area Development Authority was setup in Haryana in the year 1974 under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on matching basis i.e. 50:50 by the Government of India and the State Govt. to promote optimum utilisation of irrigation potential on selected projects. For implementing CAD Programme, "Command Area Development Authority, Haryana" was established at Hisar in 1974 with the Commissioner, Hisar Division as ex-officio Chairman of the Society and Administrator of the Authority. This society was registered under the Society Registration Act, 1860 on 19th Aug. 1974. Now, to give an impetus to CAD activities, a separate Commissioner has been posted by Haryana Govt. w.e.f. 01.04.1983, who is a supertime scale I.A.S. Officer.

The Haryana Irrigation department has primary responsibility for managing state water resources and providing essential services in this sector. The Irrigation Department is responsible for distribution of irrigation water in the main canals, distributory and minors upto watercourses and operates and maintain all related facilities (Except watercourses).