The Water Resources Investigation & Development Department (WRIDD) is responsible for the management, development, and monitoring of water resources in West Bengal, India. It focuses on minor irrigation, groundwater surveys, water conservation, and implementing irrigation projects to enhance agricultural productivity and ensure sustainable water use. The department oversees scheme implementation, infrastructure creation, scientific investigations, and flood/drought risk reduction in collaboration with state and national bodies. It drives digital initiatives, GIS-based resource mapping, and capacity building to support rural livelihoods and climate resilience across West Bengal.
Contact Details
Address: Khadya Bhavan Block-A & B ( 5th & 6th Floor ) 11A, Mirza Ghalib Street
City: Kolkata
State: West Bengal
Country: India
ZIP Code/ PIN Code: 700087
User Details
Year of Incorporation:
1986
Est. Global Revenue:
Category of User:
Government
Sub Category of User:
Department
Name of Parent Organisation:
Government of West Bengal
Website of Parent Organisation:
https://www.wb.gov.in/
Sectoral Focus
Architecture, Engineering and Construction
Location Intelligence
Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure
National Geospatial Agency (NGA) Vertical