Introduction
Water resource Engineering has been given an enormous
importance throughout the world. In Pakistan water for irrigation is
essential due to aridity. Increasing demand of food due to ever growing
population has put enormous pressure on the assured water supply and
its efficient management. Major Mega projects in the country have been
launched in the fields of irrigation, drainage and water resources engineering.
In order to achieve sustainable agricultural production and get optimal
results it stands imperative to understand intricate and complex problems
pertaining to: planning, designing and utilizing the available water
resources judiciously through better water conservation techniques and
improved water management practices and removal of surplus water and
its safe disposal or its reuse. Keeping in view the complexity of the
system and understanding the problems encountered in planning, designing
and managing the water resources, the department of Irrigation and Drainage
was established in 1970 to impart knowledge of basic principles and
practices in the subjects to leading engineering graduates through well
established class rooms, laboratories, library and field farms.
