WORKING
GROUP ON DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS (WG-DMIS)
(Established : 1998)
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MESSAGE
FROM CHAIRMAN, WG-DMIS
The
WG was created in 1998 as a result of the merger of the Working
Group on Operation, Maintenance and Management (WG-OMM) and the
Working Group on Construction and Rehabilitation of Irrigation Systems
(WG-CONST). This move reflected the increasing emphasis on improved
management of existing irrigation facilities and a decline in the
rate of irrigation expansion. This decision was in line with the
need for improving the performance of irrigation to meet future food demands in a sustainable manner. Working
Group members represent a cross section of ICID
member countries with a wide range of expertise in the field
of irrigation development and management. WG members
are also actively participatants in various ICID
Task Forces and other activities. The
Working Group is particularly
aware of the challenges facing the irrigation sector in future and
devotes its best efforts to identify and address those issues that
contribute to the improvement in the provision of irrigation and
drainage service and maximise irrigation productivity. Our commitment
is to assist professionals, managers and users in the irrigation
community to achieve this goal. Hector M. Malano |
ABOUT
ICID
The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) was established
on 24 June, 1950 as a Scientific, Technical and Voluntary Not-for-profit
Non-Governmental International Organization (NGO) with headquarters in
New Delhi, India.
The Commission is dedicated to enhancing the worldwide supply of food and fibre for all people by improving water and land management and the productivity of irrigated and drained lands through appropriate management of water, environment and application of irrigation, drainage and flood management techniques. [For more information contact http://www.icid.org]