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Welcome To Sindh Irrigation & Drainage Authority

The Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA) is an autonomous organization, taking over the Sindh irrigation and drainage system from the Sindh Irrigation and Power Department. It was established in 1997, an innovative act to devolve power in the water sector.

Welcome To Sindh Irrigation & Drainage Authority

The Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA) is an autonomous organization, taking over the Sindh irrigation and drainage system from the Sindh Irrigation and Power Department. It was established in 1997, an innovative act to devolve power in the water sector.

Welcome To Sindh Irrigation & Drainage Authority

The Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA) is an autonomous organization, taking over the Sindh irrigation and drainage system from the Sindh Irrigation and Power Department. It was established in 1997, an innovative act to devolve power in the water sector.

CHAIRMAN - SIDA

QABOOL MUHAMMAD KHATIAN

MANAGING DIRECTOR - SIDA

PRITAM DAS

PROJECT DIRECTOR - SWAT

JAMALUDDIN MANGAN

SIDA'S MISSION

Sindh Irrigation And Drainage Authority

The mission is to provide for the establishment on long term, sustainable and participatory basis, of public system for the distribution and delivery of irrigation water, the removal of drainage water and management of flood waters, which are transparent, accountable, efficient and operating to standards agreed with and acceptable to users, its clients, communities and stakeholders. SIDA will ensure equitable distribution of irrigation water will improve water management in Sindh and will act as a prime agent of change management.

SIDA'S VISION

SIDA is committed to promote sustainable development and improved quality of life in Sindh, through integrated water management & participatory irrigating system.

SIDA'S VALUES

SIDA guiding values are a commitment towards particular behavior and attitudes to be demonstrated by management of staff at all levels and experienced by them, the clients and stakeholders.

(21-11-23) INAUGURAL CEREMONY ON CANAL MODERNIZATION

The overarching theme of SWAT project is the water and agricultural nexus. The project will help boost Sindh’s rural economy and address water-related environmental degradation. Hence, Sindh can get much more value from its agricultural sector while using less water……

News & Events

**(21-11-23) INAUGURAL CEREMONY ON CANAL MODERNIZATION** The overarching theme of SWAT project is the water and agricultural nexus. The project will help boost Sindh’s rural economy and address water-related environmental degradation. Hence, Sindh can get much more value from its agricultural sector while using less water...... detailed Report **(07-09-23) 57th SIDA Board meeting held at SIDA secretariat Hyderabad, chaired by Mr. Kabool khatian Chairman SIDA** **(08-08-23) Sindh Govt. has appointed Mr. Kabool Muhammad Khatian as Chairman SIDA** **THREE DAYS TRAINING ON GIS FROM FEB 8-10, 2023 AT SIDA SECRETARIAT** 3 Days Training on Geographic Information System-GIS 8th to 10th, Feb 2023 Under ADP Scheme No. 1455/2022-23 click here for detailed report.... **(10-01-23) SWAT project launching ceremony held at SIDA Office today** **(10-01-23) The representatives of World Bank, FAO, Abadgar Board, PCMU, Agriculture Dept and SIDA attended the event. (Details on FB Page)** **(15-12-22) Delegation from Holland comprised on Mr. Ele Jan Saaf Water & Environment Specialist and Mr. Yasir Farooqui visited SIDA office and hold meeting with SIDA Management.** **(15-12-22) Mr. Pritam Das MD SIDA & Mr. Jai Ram Motwani General Manager Operation briefed delegation regarding flood situation. (Details on official FB Page)** **SIDA TEAM VISITED PIDA OFFICE FOR E-AABIANA SYSTEM** Punjab Irrigation Department in collaboration with Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) developed a digital mechanism for the automation of water charges (Abiana) collection system called as E-Abiana System. The automation of water payment collection system or E- Abiana has been designed to help digitalize water revenue payments from farmers in the form of Abiana, which would be collected by the irrigation department through e-Pay Punjab. (Click here for Details....) **(14-02-22) Health insurance card distribution ceremony at SIDA secreteriat** Mr. Pritam Das Managing Director SIDA distributed health insurance card to employees of SIDA, on that occasion Mr. Ghulam Mustafa Ujjan General Manager Transition, Mr. Naeem Ahmed Memon General Manager Finance, Ms. Farzana Syed Social Development Specialist, Ms. Zareen Manager Finance, Mr. Kamil Abasi Procurement Specialist, Mr. Fahad Zahid Hussain Bhurgari Manager HRD, Ms. Saba Assistant Manager Finance, Mr. Masroor Ahmed Shahwani Institutional Specialist SIDA and other officials were also present. Health card distribution ceremony was organised by HRD cell transition wing Sida. Mr. Pritam Das Managing Director SIDA congratulates the employees who received health card and said SIDA management is working to provide basic facilities to all SIDA employees, he said initially health card covers employee and his wife but in future this card will cover employees kids health insurance also. **(10-01-22) SIDA ORGANIZED 5 DAYS TRAINING FOR ENGINEERS OF IRRIGATION & OTHER DEPARTMENTS ON “SURVEYING & LEVELING” FROM 3RD TO 7TH JANUARY 2021 AT SIDA** This is the second training which is series of trainings to be held under ADP scheme # 1011 (2020-21) Engineer Abdul Basit Soomro, Chairman SIDA said that SIDA has taken important step towards the capacity building of young professional engineers working with Government departments as well as the fresh graduates. During his visit of training he further said SIDA will provide all technical trainings at office & in field with practical so that young engineers may understand the filed issues. Mr. Pritam Das Managing Director of SIDA has inaugurated the training program on first day, he said Government of Sindh has approved a ADP scheme # 1011 (2020-21) with the title “ Training of engineers for Employment in private sector” . Sindh Irrigation and drainage authority SIDA is executing this scheme. He added Under this scheme more than 4000 engineers shall be provided opportunities of learning, capacity building , skill development and developing linkages with local and international job markets through diversified avenues . MD SIDA said the scheme intends to develop the potential of fresh as well as engineers working with various government departments and institutions through Internship programs & apprenticeship, programs, Courses for engineers through distance learning program, Short courses and technical, training programs, Courses to develop behavioral changes and market required skills, Entrepreneurial and startup funding avenues, Linkage development with Overseas employment, opportunities, Institutional strengthening of irrigation department, Post Covid-19 specific training for engineers. Mr. Ghulam Mustafa Ujjan, General Manager Transition said this scheme will create an opportunity for fresh as well as engineers working with public and private sector entities to learn new skill and adjust their technical knowhow as per the current market demands. Further he said the training events shall be organized through reputable Public and private Universities, institutions of learnings and experts of the respective fields. During training three days lectures carried out by Professors from Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam & field work session facilitated by Engineers of SIDA from Operation wing. Training attended by participants from Irrigation, SIDA, Area Water Boards, Works & Services, WAPDA and other departments. **THREE DAYS RESIDENTIAL TRAINING** THREE DAYS RESIDENTIAL TRAINING ON “ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT & ABIANA ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION” FOR FOS FROM NARA, GHOTKI FEEDER AND LEFT BANK CANALS AWBS **(30-03-2019) Chairman SIDA Engr. Abdul Basit Soomro hold meeting with World Bank Team Task Leader Mr. Toro Kinoshi** **Detail news on SIDA Official Facebook Page http://facebook.com/SIDAHYD** **(21-03-19) Chairman SIDA Engr. Abdul Basit Soomro has constituted a committee to redressal the issues of growers / Abadgars of District Badin.** **The Committee headed by Mr. Idress Rajput, Water Expert.** **Further detailed News visit SIDA Official Facebook Page http://facebook.com/SIDAHYD** **(05-03-19) Chairman SIDA Engr. Abdul Basit Soomro preside International Conference On Water Scarcity and Sustainable Agriculture @ Shah Addul Latif University Khairpur.** **Mr. Soomro meets with Ms. Parveen Shah, Chancellor SAL University Khairpur in her office today.** **Detail news on SIDA Official Facebook Page http://facebook.com/SIDAHYD** **(28-02-2019) SIDA Chairman Engr. Abdul Basit Soomro visited the Advance Studies PAK-US Center @ Mehran University Jamshoro.** **Project Director of the center and Academic Member of SIDA Board Dr. Bakshal K Lashari brief the Chairman SIDA about the center.** **Mr. Soomro also visited the Laboratory of the center** **detail news on SIDA Official Facebook Page http://facebook.com/SIDAHYD** **The agenda of meeting was on the issues, concerns, problems and complaints of Abadgars and Water Users of AWBs especially Water Shortage in tail areas.** **47TH, ONE DAY TRAINING OF FO LBCAWB SHEIKHANI MINOR, PANDHI WAH & BULRI MINOR** 47TH, ONE DAY TRAINING OF FO LBCAWB SHEIKHANI MINOR, PANDHI WAH & BULRI MINOR, HELD ON NOVEMBER 15TH, 2018 **46TH ONE DAY TRAINING OF FOS NCAWB NABISAR MINOR, SANWARI MINOR & RAHMOR MINOR** 46TH ONE DAY TRAINING OF FOS NCAWB NABISAR MINOR, SANWARI MINOR & RAHMOR MINOR, HELD ON OCTOBER 31, 2018 **45th One Day Training of FOs GFCAWB** 45th One Day Training of FOs GFCAWB Piyaro Minor, Likpur Minor, Bakro Minor, Islam Minor & Pitafi Minor **44th Training Report** 44th One Day Training of FOs NCAWB ASHABO MINOR, KANDIARO MINOR & KINJAJI MINOR **43rd Training Report of Ghotki** 43rd One Day Training of FOs GFCAWB Borri Upper, Dahar, Khambhrra, Dilwaro & Borri Lower Minor HELD ON April 25, 2018 **42nd Training Report Badin** 42nd One Day Training of FOs LBCAWB Grahu Minor, Noor Wah & Vahnai Minor HELD ON April 19, 2018 **40 thTraining for FO Shah Wah, Jarki and Dokia minor** 40 thTraining for FO Shah Wah, Jarki and Dokia minor **41st Training Report of ALI Bahar, Punjtana & Gaja Minor Badin** 41st Training Report of ALI Bahar, Punjtana & Gaja Minor Badin 10-04-2018 **40th One Day Training of FOs LBCAWB Nohri Distry, Ismail Wah and Mula Minor** 40th One Day Training of FOs LBCAWB Nohri Distry, Ismail Wah and Mula Minor HELD ON APRIL 12, 2018 **39th one day training of FOs NCAWB Bhatthi, Boilo & Chukhi Distry held on APRIL 10, 2018** **38th one day training of FOs GFCAWB Mirpur, Lakha, Saido & Karo minor held on MARCH 27, 2018** **37th one day training of FOs LBCAWB Karo Distry, Dari Distry, Mehro minor held on MARCH 13, 2018** **36th One day Training of FOs NCAWB Talli Minor, Allah Bux Minor and Hote Khan minor** **35th One Day Training of FOs LBCAWB held on February 28th, 2018** **34th One Day Training of FOs LBCAWB**

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