Government of Kerala | കേരള സർക്കാർ

GROUND WATER DEPARTMENT

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What's New

Alert

Guidelines for Borewell drilling updated for 2026. All field personnel must comply immediately.

Notice

Jal Jeevan Mission review meeting minutes officially published on the central dashboard portal.

Deadline

E-Tender applications for District Lab Modernization closes exactly next week.

Special Government Project

Jal Jeevan Mission - Ground Water Integration

Focusing on deep aquifer mapping and sustainable extraction methodologies to support rural drinking water security across all 14 districts in strict alignment with central directives.

Department Overview

About Ground Water Department

The Ground Water Department acts as the nodal agency for the exploitation, development, and management of groundwater resources in the State of Kerala. We focus on scientific investigation, sustainable drinking water schemes, and strict regulation mechanisms to prevent groundwater depletion while facilitating modernization of technical laboratories.

Government Leadership

Chief Minister

Shri. Bishwanath Sinha IAS

Additional Chief Secretary to Govt. Water Resources

WR Minister

Smt. Rini Rani S

Director (i/c)

Additional Chief Secretary

Shri. Bishwanath Sinha IAS

Additional Chief Secretary

Director

Shri. John V. Samuel IAS

Director

Operational Areas

Schemes of Groundwater Department

Groundwater Investigation & Development

Groundwater Based Drinking Water Schemes (New / Renovation)

Control & Regulation of Groundwater

Groundwater Conservation & Recharge

Modernization of Labs & NABL Accreditation

Training of Personnel

Grievances

FAQ

Resources

Tenders