Mahaweli Authority

Mahaweli Authority is a state-owned operator in Sri Lanka for managing the Mahaweli River and its projects. It was established in 1979.^[2]

Mahaweli Authority

Company type	Government-owned corporation
Founded	19 April 1979 (1979-04-19)
Headquarters	Colombo[1] , Sri Lanka
Owner	Government of Sri Lanka
Parent	Ministry of Irrigation
Website	mahaweli.gov.lk

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.^[3]