Ministry of Water and Irrigation

The Ministry of Water and Irrigation has its fundamental goal and purpose as conserving, managing and protecting water resources for socio-economic development. Its aim is to improve the living standards of people by ensuring proper access to available water resources. The ministry was created in 2003 following a separation from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. The split was aimed at consolidating the responsibility for the management and development of water resources under a single Minister.

Water Sector Reforms Update

Following the completion of the water sector reforms, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation transferred the management and operation of water services to the Water Services Boards (WSBs) with effect from July 2005. The functions of provisions of water services are regulated through and under the authority of a license by the Water Services Regulatory Board.
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The Ministry of Water and Irrigation has its fundamental goal and purpose as conserving, managing and protecting water resources for socio-economic development. Its aim is to improve the living standards of people by ensuring proper access to av