International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage
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The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), established in 1950, is a global organization concerned with irrigation and drainage.
Formation1950
TypeNon-for-profit international organization
PurposeIrrigation; drainage; flood management; agricultural water management
Location
- India (New Delhi - Headquarters)
| Formation | 1950 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-for-profit international organization |
| Purpose | Irrigation; drainage; flood management; agricultural water management |
| Location |
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Key people | Dr. Marco Arcieri, President; Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Secretary General |
| Website | icid |
Events
At the annual International Executive Council, various technical working groups organize meetings on the key focus areas as part of their Annual Meeting during the IEC. ICID organizes the triennial World Irrigation and Drainage Congress and World Irrigation Forum. Regional Conferences, Micro-irrigation Conference and Drainage Workshops are also organized to address and discuss issues of global/regional importance.
References
External links
- International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID)
- Koride Mahesh, "Telangana irrigation structure receives heritage tag", Times of India, 9 September 2018