Department of Water Resources (Kerala)
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| Jurisdiction | Kerala, India |
| Headquarters | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
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| Parent department | Government of Kerala |
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| Website | waterresources |
The Department of Water Resources is an administrative department of the Government of Kerala responsible for the management, conservation, distribution, and regulation of surface and groundwater resources across the state. The department oversees irrigation development, dam and reservoir management, flood control activities, inter-state water sharing management, and planning of water infrastructure projects.
The department formulates policies, executes major and minor irrigation projects, monitors river basins, and manages water-related infrastructure through multiple specialised agencies, boards, and missions. Its headquarters is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.