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Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti

Managing Water Resources for a Sustainable Future

The Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation is a department under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. It is responsible for the development, conservation, and sustainable management of the country's water resources. The department formulates policies related to irrigation, river basin management, groundwater regulation, flood control, dam safety, and the rejuvenation of the River Ganga through the Namami Gange Programme. It also oversees the planning and implementation of major water resource projects to ensure water security and sustainable development.