Soil & Water Conservation Engineering

The Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering was established in the academic year 2003–04, alongside the founding of Mahamaya College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology. Since its inception, the department has played a crucial role in promoting sustainable agricultural practices through efficient soil and water management strategies. Over the years, it has steadily expanded its academic and research horizons. The department began offering M.Tech in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering in the year 2011–12, and more recently, it initiated a Ph.D. program in the same discipline during the 2023–24 academic session, thereby strengthening its commitment to advanced research and higher education. The department is actively engaged in Teaching, Research, and Extension activities to address the challenges related to soil degradation, water resource management, and sustainable land use planning. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of hydrology, watershed management, erosion control, irrigation systems, and drainage engineering. With well-equipped laboratories, field-based learning opportunities, and modern computational tools, students gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in solving real-world problems. Faculty members of the department are involved in interdisciplinary research, government-funded projects, and community outreach programs that aim to improve water use efficiency, enhance soil health, and develop climate-resilient farming practices. Through workshops, seminars, and field demonstrations, the department regularly disseminates scientific knowledge and technological solutions to farmers, professionals, and other stakeholders. The department aims to develop skilled engineers and researchers capable of contributing meaningfully to environmental conservation, agricultural productivity, and sustainable rural development.