Introduction

Irrigation Department, Government of Assam is the custodian of all the Irrigation Schemes in the District of Lakhimpur. The Department executes the works, operate the schemes and also maintains them. Irrigation and water resources development provides the basic infrastructure for the growth of economy of the country and large investment has been made for the purpose in our country.

Our Mandate

The primary mandate of an irrigation department is to ensure adequate and timely water supply to agricultural lands, promoting multiple cropping and improving the socio-economic conditions of farmers. This involves developing and maintaining irrigation infrastructure, such as canals, weirs and tube well for ensuring equitable water distribution. 

• Increasing Agricultural Production:

By providing timely and adequate irrigation, the department aims to increase crop yields and promote the cultivation of high-yielding varieties. 

• Ensuring Water Security:

The department strives to provide assured irrigation water throughout the year, protecting farmers from droughts and floods. 

• Socio-economic Development:

By enabling multiple cropping and increased agricultural productivity, the department contributes to the overall socio-economic development of the region, particularly for farmers who depend on irrigation. 

• Water Resource Management:

The department is responsible for managing water resources, including surface and groundwater ensuring sustainable use.

• Water Users' Associations:

The department often plays a role in assisting farmers in forming Water Users' Associations (WUAs), which can improve water management and distribution. 

Key Programme and Schemes

At present the division has 1 (One) STW Scheme(150 Points) under PMKSY-HKKP-GW, 1 (One) Hybrid STW Scheme(2 Points) under SOPD-G and  4(four) Lift Irrigation Schemes, 1(one) Medium Deep Tube Well Scheme under it’s jurisdiction. Also the construction works for 1(One) MDTW Scheme and 1(One) STW scheme(5 Points) under SOPD-G  are in progress.

Future plan

 For enabling multiple cropping and increased agricultural productivity and overall socio-economic development of the region the department has planned to use available surface water and ground water potential and accordingly proposals for various schemes such as Electric Lift Irrigation Scheme, Solar Medium Deep Tube well and Shallow Tube Well Schemes etc have been submitted to higher authority. 

Contact Details

Sri Sashidhar Pegu,  Executive Engineer(I/C)

Phone: +919101442994

Email id: dhakuakanadivisionirrigation@gmail.com