UT of Jammu and Kashmir is endowed with a rich and vast diversity of natural resources, water being one of them. Its development and management plays a vital role in agriculture production. Integrated water management is vital for improving the living standards of rural and urban population, poverty reduction, environmental sustenance and sustainable economic development. Jal Shakti Department envisages that the water resources of J&K are developed and managed in an integrated manner to provide assured water supply for drinking and irrigation purposes for the overall socio-economic growth of the UT of J&K.
To provide drinking water supply in adequate quantity to every rural household of prescribed quality on regular and long-term basis for improving the living standards of rural communities.
To ensure Optimal sustainable development, maintenance of quality and efficient use of water resources to match with the growing demands on this precious natural resource of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.