Minor Irrigation Department, Karnataka

The Minor Irrigation Department is a key wing of the Government of Karnataka responsible for planning, development, and maintenance of small-scale irrigation infrastructure across the state. It focuses on constructing and managing tanks, check dams, canals, and groundwater recharge structures to support agriculture and rural livelihoods. The department operates through regional zones—North and South—and includes the Groundwater Directorate. It also implements central schemes like Atal Bhujal Yojana and supports sustainable water resource management.