West Bengal Surface Water
The West Bengal Surface Water Agency is primarily managed by the Water Resources Investigation & Development Department (WRIDD) of the Government of West Bengal. This department oversees the management and development of surface water resources in the state, with the aim of enhancing irrigation, mitigating water scarcity, and improving water quality for agriculture. The department works on various surface water schemes including diversion, irrigation through tanks, and lift irrigation systems. The Surface Water Development minor irrigation schemes focus on the utilization of surface water for irrigation by diverting water from rivers, streams, and other water bodies. These include schemes like surface flow irrigation, drainage-cum-irrigation systems, and wastewater utilization irrigation, designed to support agricultural activities in both low-lying areas and regions with specific water needs. Projects like the Boro Bundh scheme are aimed at temporary water harvesting in areas where permanent storage is not f
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