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Mahaweli Authority
Company typeGovernment-owned corporation
Founded19 April 1979 (1979-04-19)
HeadquartersColombo, Sri Lanka
OwnerGovernment of Sri Lanka
ParentMinistry of Irrigation
Websitemahaweli.gov.lk

Mahaweli Authority is a state-owned operator in Sri Lanka for managing the Mahaweli River and its projects. It was established in 1979.

The primary objective of the Mahaweli Authority is to implement the Mahaweli River development scheme. One of the most significant achievements of the Mahaweli Authority is the Mahaweli Development Programme, which was initiated n 1961.

The Mahaweli Authority has also involved in the country's energy sector by developing hydroelectricity generation projects. The Mahaweli Authority has also been involved in promoting ecotourism in wildlife reserve areas.

References

  1. "Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka (Location Map)".
  2. "MAHAWELI AUTHORITY OF SRI LANKA". Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  3. "Environment and Social Management Framework" (PDF). Retrieved 5 May 2023.

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Inland waters of Sri Lanka
Rivers
≥100km
<100km
Lakes
Lagoons
Eastern coast
Western coast
Southern coast
Dams and
reservoirs
With hydroelectric
capabilities
Irrigation-only
(incl. ancient tanks)
Canals
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