To
make our country's water resources available for use in accordance with science
and technology, and to ensure the development of our water and related soil
resources within the principles of environmental awareness and sustainability.
To
be a leading organization in the protection, development, and management of
water resources.
The
General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works is an investor organization with a
special budget subject to the Central Administration Budget, responsible for
the planning, management, development, and operation of all water resources in
our country.
DSI was established by Law No. 6200 on December 18, 1953, and
was structured in 1954. As a public institution, it is responsible
for flood control, the promotion of irrigated agriculture, hydropower
production, and supplying drinking water to major cities and municipalities.
To
effectively achieve these goals, the agency focuses on dam construction as a
comprehensive solution addressing all four objectives. Consequently, DSI is
widely recognized as the nation's primary dam-building authority. DSI is also the authority responsible for
allocating the nation's water resources for various purposes.
The General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works operates in
accordance with Laws No. 6200, 167, and 1053.There are 26
regional directorates operating under the General Directorate.
In the Eleventh Development Plan of the Republic of Türkiye
(2019–2023), the agricultural sector was designated as a priority development
area. Furthermore,
policies and measures to increase women's labor force participation and ensure
gender equality have been outlined under various categories within the same
plan, such as "Priority Development Areas," "Rural
Development," "Employment and Working Life," and
"Strengthening the Family".
In this context, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s
2019–2023 Strategic Plan was prepared based on the strategic objectives set
forth in the Eleventh Development Plan and the "Women's Empowerment
Strategy Document and Action Plan (2018–2023)" developed by the Ministry
of Family and Social Services.
Our institution is committed to upholding principles of
gender equality in all its operations and fostering an environment free from
discrimination and prejudice.
This action plan establishes a framework for defining
specific targets to promote gender equality and for formulating an
institutional policy that reinforces our commitment to equal opportunity.
The Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye, Civil Servants
Law No. 657, and Labor Law No. 4857 strictly prohibit discrimination among
employees. Applicable regulations include provisions banning
discrimination in recruitment or employment on the grounds of language, race,
color, gender, disability, political opinion, philosophical belief, religion,
or sect.
According to Article 5 of the Labor Law, gender-based
discrimination is prohibited in employment relations, and differential wages
cannot be set for the same work based solely on an employee's gender. Furthermore,
initiatives have been implemented to foster a positive organizational culture,
and mechanisms have been established to ensure gender balance in
decision-making processes.
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for
enhancing individual well-being, productivity, and creativity. As a public
institution, our organization is committed to strict adherence to workplace
regulations established by Civil Servants Law No. 657 and Labor Law No. 4857.
Law No. 657 on Civil Servants outlines regulations to
ensure a healthy balance between the professional and personal lives of female
employees. For example, pursuant to Paragraph (A) of Article 104 of Law
No. 657, female civil servants are granted a total of sixteen weeks of
maternity leave: eight weeks prior to and eight weeks following childbirth.
Additionally, as regulated in Paragraph
(F) of Article 104, women are able to work part-time following the conclusion
of their maternity leave.
In
accordance with Article 13 of the "Regulation on
the Employment of Pregnant or Breastfeeding Women, Lactation Rooms, and Daycare
Centers," issued under Article 30 of the Occupational Health and Safety Law
No. 6331 (published in the Official Gazette on August 16, 2013), measures are
taken to ensure women's active participation in working life. Initiatives supporting the work-life balance of female
employees are actively encouraged.
Based on internal evaluations, projects have been launched
to promote gender equality, strengthen the representation of women in
leadership and decision-making positions, identify strategic priorities, and
increase awareness.
DSI 11th Regional Directorate (As of 31
October 2025)
|
Category |
Women |
Men |
Subtotal |
|
Civil Servants |
72 |
165 |
237 |
|
Workers |
62 |
528 |
590 |
|
Total Personnel |
827 |
