Farming and irrigation

Canal water not reaching the fields

Irrigation turn skipped or canal broken: call the minor irrigation helpline, then report to the junior engineer.

Last verified: 2026-09-27

Verified routeBlockLast verified: 27 Sept 2026

Start here

Call the minor irrigation helpline 0612-2215605 with your village and canal name before visiting any office.

Who is responsible

  • Minor Water Resources Department, BiharMinor irrigation, lift canals and water resource structures maintained by the state water resources department in Bihar.

Canal turns and minor irrigation structures are managed by the minor water resources department: the helpline logs the complaint and the junior engineer for the reach acts on it.

The ladder to Patna

Set your district to see local office numbers

  1. You

    Your home, village, or ward — where the problem is.

  2. Start here

    Call the minor irrigation helpline 0612-2215605 with your village and canal name before visiting any office.

  3. State

    Minor Water Resources Department, Bihar

    Minor irrigation, lift canals and water resource structures maintained by the state water resources department in Bihar.

    0612-2215605

  4. State

    Government of BiharPatna · state headquarters

    State government; departments deliver citizen services through ServicePlus and department portals.

If that does not work

  1. 1

    Call the irrigation helpline

    Give village, canal or outlet name and the missed turn dates on 0612-2215605.

  2. 2

    Report to the junior engineer

    For broken outlets or blocked minors, a written note to the section office speeds repair.

  3. 3

    Escalate on Lok Shikayat if dry

    File with the earlier complaint reference so the delay is tracked against the department.

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Sources and evidence
  1. [1] Minor Water Resources Department, BiharThe minor irrigation portal publishes helplines and tubewell subsidy services for all blocks.
  2. [2] Minor Water Resources Department, BiharApplications and claim status for irrigation support run on the same portal.
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Next review: 2027-03-27