An institutional change aimed at integrating the management functions of water and agricultural land is planned in Armenia. The Water Committee will be renamed Land and Water Committee and will be transferred from the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Republic of Armenia.
On October 1, the Government of the Republic of Armenia approved a package of draft legislative amendments to this effect. Government of Armenia press release According to the proposed amendments, the newly established Land and Water Committee (LWC) will assume the existing functions related to the management of water systems, as well as certain powers related to agricultural land management.
From Water Management to Efficient Land Use
The integration of water and land management functions is viewed as an important component of state policy aimed at agricultural development. The development of irrigation infrastructure, efficient allocation of water resources, and targeted use of land are interconnected issues whose resolution requires a coordinated approach.
What Will Change in Management System?
The legislative package approved by the Government still needs to be discussed by the National Assembly. e-Draft legislative package If adopted, it will be necessary to develop the new Land and Water Committee’s charter, structure, and staffing table and submit them to the Government for approval.
At this stage, a clear delineation of powers among the different government bodies will also be crucial. In particular, it will be important to clarify how functions related to water resource management, operation of water systems, land monitoring, and the efficient use of agricultural land will be allocated.
October 02, 2026 at 17:04