Minister of Agriculture presided over the Royal Irrigation Department's 121st anniversary of the establishment of the Royal Irrigation Department's 121st anniversary ceremony, reiterating the policy of building water security for the country. Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department reveals The goal is to increase the irrigation area to over 49.5 million rai according to the 20-year strategy by developing water resources covering all river basins and complete the irrigation system by 2037.
Chalermchai Sri-on, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Presided over the opening ceremony of the Royal Irrigation Department's 121th anniversary, the future of the Royal Irrigation Department, on June 13, 2023, by giving a policy to continuously continue irrigation work. Including bringing innovation and technology to adapt to increase the efficiency of water management. As well as preventing and mitigating disasters from water. and creating water security (Water Security), which will also benefit in creating wealth of agricultural products. Including the sustainability of farmers and people.
Mr. Praphit Chanma, Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, said that throughout the 121 years of the origin and evolution of Thailand's irrigation work, from the Department of Canals to the Department of Irrigation to the present, into the 13th century, the Royal Irrigation Department has been dedicated to creating the country's water security by always Currently, the main mission is under the Royal Irrigation Department's 20-year strategy (2018-2037), which has 4 phases of the Road Map as follows:
– Phase 1 (2018-2022) “Empower new power for transformation” There are large, medium and small water resource development projects and royal projects. The construction has been completed in many projects. Scattered across all regions of the country, it can increase the total water storage capacity of 1,292.50 million cubic meters and increase the irrigation area of 1.94 million rai.
– Phase 2 (2023-2027) “Creating networks and cooperation” aiming to become a center of control and management of intelligent water systems. Construction of an irrigation system with advanced innovation Build a strong network
– Phase 3 (2028-2032) “Process Reform” Smart Water Operation Center
– Phase 4 (2033-2037) “Aiming for a Smart Organization” to develop irrigation water sources covering all watersheds and establish a complete irrigation system. with the goal that At the end of Phase 4, it will increase the irrigation area to more than 49.5 million rai and increase the amount of water in the capital by approximately 93,655 million cubic meters.
On this occasion, the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives presented honorary awards to outstanding civil servants and permanent employees. Outstanding Innovation Award and the quality development award for water transmission and maintenance project management irrigation project and weir for water supply and maintenance Including the outstanding water user group of the year 2023 to build morale in performing their duties.
For activities on this year's 121st anniversary, the Royal Irrigation Department organized two exhibitions: an online exhibition "to the future". Entering a new decade, 121 years Royal Irrigation Department” is a virtual 3D exhibition showcasing the history of irrigation work. works according to the mission of the Royal Irrigation Department as well as the direction of driving the work to the 2nd phase, an on-ground exhibition under the title of the exhibition "6 Reigns of the Royal Irrigation Department, the work of the nation", along with various activities within the event. The opening to touch the impression story through online channels. You can view the 3D virtual exhibition at the Royal Irrigation Department website www.121exhibition.rid.go.th. available from June 13, 2023 onwards.
Source: Thai News Agency