A Diversion headworks' main goals are to control stream flow for designated purposes while guaranteeing effective and long-term management of water resources.

Main objectives are-

Irrigation: Diverting water to agricultural areas to support crop growth.

Water Supply: Providing a reliable source of water for urban, industrial, or recreational use.

Flood Control: Flood control is the process of regulating or rerouting river flow to lessen the likelihood of flooding in susceptible locations.

Hydropower Generation: Facilitating the production of electricity by diverting water to turbines.

Environmental Management: Supporting ecosystem health by regulating flow to maintain habitat conditions.