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Water Resources Department
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1. The Karnataka Irrigation Department is one of the major department in the Government of Karnataka is headed by the Hon'ble Minister for Major and Medium Irrigation. The Department harnesses Surface Water for Irrigation and Drinking Water Purposes.
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2. The Irrigation projects are classified under three categories, as indicated below depending upon the extent of culturable command area (CCA).
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Category |
Extent of CCA |
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Major Irrigation Projects |
Those having CCA of 10,000 ha or more |
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Medium Irrigation Projects |
Those having CCA between 2,000 ha to 10,000 ha |
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Minor Irrigation Projects |
Those having CCA of 2,000 ha or less |
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3. The Department of Mines and Geology and Rural Engineering Department is responsible for the assessment and harness of groundwater resources for various purposes respectively. The construction, maintenance and monitoring of Minor Irrigation Projects will come under the purview of Minor Irrigation Department. The Karnataka Power Corporation Limited is responsible for generation of Hydroelectric Power.The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board are responsible for providing drinking water supply to Bangalore City. The Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Board is responsible for providing drinking water supply to Urban area through out the state of Karnataka.
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4. The ultimate Irrigation Potential, from all sources has been estimated as 55.00 lakh hectares. Details are as shown below:
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Scheme Details |
Extent of Area in Ha. |
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Major and Medium Irrigation Projects |
35.00 Lakhs |
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Minor Irrigation Projects |
10.00 Lakhs |
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Ground Water Resources |
10.00 Lakhs |
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Total |
55.00 Lakhs | |
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