To ensure proper management and sustainable development of water resources of the country. To achieve sustainable development in the fields of agriculture, fisheries, forests, etc. by addressing the adverse effects of floods, droughts, waterlogging, international river flows, salinity, climate change and proper management of the natural environment. To increase the knowledge and capacity of the people of the country by ensuring financial viability, social justice, gender fairness and environmental awareness so that they can plan and manage water resources for their own efficient use through mass participation of the people.