Central Water Commission

22/09/2023

50th Water Talk | Lakes as a collective responsibility: The Puttenahalli Lake story

Date and time:
Friday, September 22, 2023 3:00 PM | (UTC+05:30) Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi

22/09/2023

स्वच्छता ही सेवा अभियान (15 सितंबर से 2 अक्टूबर, 2023) के दौरान दिनांक 22/09/2023 को तीस्ता परिसर में मुख्य अभियंता, तीस्ता एवम भागीरथी दामोदर बेसिन संगठन, केंद्रीय जल आयोग, कोलकाता के नेतृत्व में स्वच्छता-शपथ समारोह संपन्न हुआ।

22/09/2023

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 11.09.2023 between Central Water Commission (CWC) and Madhya Pradesh Water Resource Department for providing design review consultancy for the construction of Karam Medium Irrigation Project in Dhar Distt of Madhya Pradesh.
The occasion was graced by Shri Kushvinder Vohra, Chairman, CWC & Ex-Officio Secretary to Government of India and other senior officials of Central Water Commission along with officials of WRD, MP.
As per MoU, CWC will review/vet the design and drawings issued by design unit of WRD, MP and suggest corrective measures, if any, based on the past failure/leakages of the dam.

21/09/2023

हिंदी पखवाड़ा के एक भाग के रूप में दिनांक 19.09.2023 को सीडब्ल्यूसी, #भुवनेश्वर में निबंध लेखन प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया।

21/09/2023

A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister of State (Jal shakti and Tribal Affairs) on 18.09.2023 at State guest house, .Officers of central government and state government participated in the meeting. Discussions regarding various development works of the State were made.

21/09/2023

14.09.2023 से 29.09.2023 तक आयोजित होने वाले हिंदी पखवाड़ा का उद्घाटन 14.09.2023 को मुख्य अभियंता, एम एंड ईआरओ, सीडब्ल्यूसी, #भुवनेश्वर द्वारा किया गया I

21/09/2023

Sh G. L. Bansal, Chief Engineer, Brahmaputra Basin Organization (BBO), Guwahati administered Swachhata Pledge on 20.09.2023 in BBO under Swachhata Abhiyan.

19/09/2023

ऊपरी गंगा बेसिन संगठन, केन्द्रीय जल आयोग, लखनऊ के अंतर्गत हिन्दी पखवाड़े के दौरान विभिन्न प्रतियोगिताओं में अधिकारी/कर्मचारी गण प्रतिभागिता करते हुये

18/09/2023

A 6-day training program on "Dam Safety Aspects - An Overview" for the participants from dam-owning authorities commenced today at National Water Academy, Pune, which is being conducted from 18-23 September 2023. The objective of this program is to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of dam safety aspects.

Dr. R.K. Gupta, Former Chairman, Central Water Commission , Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR inaugurated the program. During his inaugural address, he emphasized the criticality of dam safety and the need for proactive measures to enhance it.

The program covers a comprehensive curriculum, from understanding the need for the Dam Safety Act to hazard classification, risk analysis, seismic safety evaluations, and practical aspects like dam inspections and emergency action plans, etc.
Chief Engineer, NWA highlighted the program's significance and NWA's concerted efforts, aligned with the directives of Sh. Kushvinder Vohra, Chairman (CWC )and Ex-Officio Secretary to the Government of India in training Officers of various levels across State/Central Governments on dam safety aspects.

Officers from the State Governments of Bihar, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Manipur, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Hyderabad Metro Water Supply & Sewerage Board, Damodar Valley Corporation, NTPC, Uttar Pradesh Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited, UJVN Limited, and TSGENCO are participating in this training program.

18/09/2023

A Webinar Series on " International Cooperation in Water Sector of India" being hosted by the National Water Academy, Central Water Commission commenced today with the first webinar on the topic of " International Cooperation in Water Sector: Role of Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR ", delivered by Sh. D.S. Chaskar, Chief Engineer, NWA. Over 200 participants have registered for the webinar. The webinar series will continue up to 18 January 2024, with a webinar on each Monday on different themes connected with International Cooperation in Water Sector.
In his opening remarks, the Chief Engineer, NWA, emphasised the need for international cooperation in Transboundary river basin development and management, as well as the benefits of cooperation and collaboration at the national and international levels.

18/09/2023

आज दिनांक 18.09.2023 को माही एवं तापी बेसिन संगठन, केन्द्रीय जल आयोग, गांधीनगर में विश्व जल निगरानी दिवस- 2023 कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया गया | कार्यक्रम में आदर्श निवास कुमार शाला एवं आदर्श निवास कन्या शाला, सेक्टर- 8, गांधीनगर के विद्यार्थियों के साथ जन-जागरूकता रैली का आयोजन किया गया ततपश्चात माही एवं तापी बेसिन संगठन के द्वितीय तल पर स्थित आरडीपीसी सभागार में विद्यार्थियों को जल गुणवत्ता विषय पर जानकारी प्रदान की एवं जल गुणवत्ता प्रयोगशाला में जल सम्बंधित परीक्षण किए गए | उपरोक्त कार्यक्रम में माही तापी बेसिन संगठन, के ज आ, गांधीनगर के समस्त अधिकारी एवं कर्मचारी उपस्थित थे | कार्यक्रम की कुछ झलकियाँ इस प्रकार है :-

18/09/2023

1st monitoring visit of Saryu nahar pariyojana Ph-III N.P. For year 2023-24 was conducted on 15.09.2023 by M&A Lucknow. In the visit Director, Deputy Director and Assistant Director of M&A Lucknow, along with I&WRD officials of UP were present.

18/09/2023

प्रबोधन मध्य संगठन,नागपुर में दिनांक 18.09.2023 को स्थल बामनी में विश्व जल निगरानी दिवस (World Water Monitoring day) मनाया गया जिसमे मुख्य अतिथि श्री. मनोहर माडेकर जी( सेवानिवृत्त मुख्य अध्यापक) , प्रमुख वक्ता श्री. विनायक साल्वे जी (सेवानिवृत्त मुख्य अध्यापक), केंद्रीय जल आयोग के अधिकारी,कर्मचारी तथा बामनी ग्राम के वरिष्ठ सन्मानिय व्यक्ति मौजूद थे।
उपरोक्त कार्यक्रम में मुख्य अतिथि द्वारा जल के गुणवत्ता की जांच कितनी महत्वपूर्ण है , इस मुद्दे पर अपने विचार प्रगट किए तथा उप मंडलीय अभियंता द्वारा केन्द्रीय जल आयोग के कार्यप्रणाली तथा जल गुणवत्ता से संबंधी विचार साझा किये गए।

18/09/2023

हर वर्ष की भांति इस वर्ष भी मुख्य अभियंता का कार्यालय, तीस्ता एवम भागीरथी दामोदर बेसिन संगठन, केंद्रीय जल आयोग, कोलकाता में हिंदी पखवाड़ा 2023 का भव्य आयोजन दिनांक 14- 29 सितंबर 2023 तक किया जा रहा है।

15/09/2023

The Domestic component of the Mandatory Cadre Training Program (MCTP) for JAG officers of CWES concluded today with a Valedictory program, presided over by Dr. B.R.K. Pillai, Chief Engineer (HRM), Central Water Commission . This phase of the program began with a "Management Development Program "at IIM Calcutta on September 4, 2023, and was followed by the training on " Water Governance " at National Water Academy Pune on September 11, 2023.

Notably, today's event held special significance as it coincided with Engineers Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the contributions of engineers. This dual celebration added an extra layer of recognition to the achievements and dedication of the participating engineers. The program has undoubtedly equipped these officers with valuable insights and knowledge to excel in their roles and contribute effectively to the field of water engineering and governance.
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR

15/09/2023

प्रबोधन मध्य संगठन,नागपुर में दिनांक १४.०९.२०२३ को " हिन्दी पखवाड़ा २०२३" का उद्घाटन श्री नीरज कुमार मांगलिक , मुख्य अभियंता के कर कमलों द्वारा किया गया। इस समारोह में संगठन के सभी अधिकारी एवं कर्मचारी उपस्थित थे।

14/09/2023

राष्ट्रीय जल अकादमी, पुणे में आज हिन्दी पखवाड़ा 2023 का उद्घाटन डॉ. बी.आर.के. पिल्लई , मुख्य अभियंता, मानव संसाधन प्रबंधन, केन्द्रीय जल आयोग के कर कमलों द्वारा किया गया।

राष्ट्रीय जल अकादमी, पुणे परिसर में स्थित सभी कार्यालयों के सभी अधिकारी एवं कर्मचारियों ने उद्घाटन समारोह में उपस्थित थे।
Central Water Commission
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR

14/09/2023

By Rajneesh De, Consulting Editor, APAC News Network Jaipur: The Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the International Conference

14/09/2023

"Australian private companies are working in India to introduce innovative water technologies." Emily Roper

14/09/2023

DRIP phase 2 and 3 is looking after maintenance of 750 dams with a budgetary outlay of Rs 10,000 crore
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, GoI

14/09/2023

"We are working with India to develop next generation water professionals." Emily Roper, Minister ,(Counsellor Policy Division), Australia High Commission to India

14/09/2023

In some cases the challenge is the dam is owned by one state while the location is in another state. 92% of dams in India are owned by states.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, GoI

14/09/2023

There are serious shortcomings in maintenance of dams in India and se we need SoPs and common protocols for dam maintenance in India.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, GoI

14/09/2023

Inclusive value proposition, environment and social standards compliance are World Bank's value propositions on Dam Safety

Saroj Kumar Jha, Global Director, Water Global Practices, World Bank

14/09/2023

The recent Derna town dam disaster in Libya impacted 5000 lives and this is a lesson for us all.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, GoI

14/09/2023

"More than 19,000 dams in operations for more than 50 years across the world need major rehabilitation."
Saroj Kumar Jha, Global Director, Water Global Practices, World Bank

14/09/2023

We have 280 dams over 100 years old and 80% of our dams are over 25 years old.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, GoI

14/09/2023

"Drought affects about 55 million people globally."
Saroj Kumar Jha, Global Director, Water Global Practices, World Bank

14/09/2023

"The Governments are sitting on very high risk water asset infrastructure as the Derna case in Libya showed."
Saroj Kumar Jha, Global Director, Water Global Practices, World Bank

14/09/2023

Standards should be outcome focused giving owners flexibility to explore options and an independent regulator needs to be established

Chris Salkovic

14/09/2023

We have been encouraging dam owners to adopt best practices in dam safety since 1978."
Chris salkovic

14/09/2023

"The Board of Dams Safety NSW is the regular for dam safety in New South Wales."
Chris Salkovic

14/09/2023

" I am envious of the National approach on dam safety being taken in India." Chris Salkovic, CEO, Dams Safety NSW

14/09/2023

https://x.com/MoJSDoWRRDGR/status/1702256068213047470?s=20

"In Maharashtra, INR 64.45 cr has been allocated for FY 2023-24 under DRIP to strengthen Dams." Deepak Kapoor.

14/09/2023

https://x.com/MoJSDoWRRDGR/status/1702255459116224812?s=20

"Every year we have been publishing Annual Health Status Reports of Dams even before Dam Safety Act came to action in 2021." Deepak Kapoor.

14/09/2023

https://x.com/MoJSDoWRRDGR/status/1701934386265170262?s=20

India has 6200 large dams and most of them need maintenance and the Dam Safety Act 2021 is targeted to meet safety and inspection mechanisms....plans to implement uniform set of protocols across States. Sanjiv Kumar Sibal, Chairman, National Dam Safety Authority

14/09/2023

https://x.com/MoJSDoWRRDGR/status/1701933249113797094?s=20

International experts from 15 countries will participate in ICDS 2023. Get insights by joining .

14/09/2023

https://x.com/MoJSDoWRRDGR/status/1702196761023205704?s=20

International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS)2023 https://t.co/urofdEnQWW

13/09/2023

As per the initiatives of Chairman, CWC and Ex-officio Secretary to the Government of India, Second quarterly dialogue with departments of State of Odisha was organized on 08.09.2023 . Officers from Regional Office of CGWB, Water Resources Dept. of Odisha participated in the dialogue. Presentation on the works being carried out by CWC and by CGWB in the State of Odisha was made in the meeting. Further action taken report of the issues/points discussed in the first quarterly dialogue was presented. Apart from matters related to schemes of Govt. of India, specific issues of the data exchange and data sharing, need for capacity building were discussed in detail. Officers from State Govt. participated actively and presented their views and appreciated the initiative.

13/09/2023

The Mandatory Cadre Training Program for JAG-level officers of the Central Water Engineering Service (CWES) is currently underway at the National Water Academy from September 11 to September 15, 2023. The program revolves around the main theme of "Water Governance." The program commenced with an interactive session, where the Chief Engineer, NWA welcomed the officers and sought the valuable feedback regarding the IIM-Calcutta component, which took place from 04th September to 08th September. He also set the tone for the programme by emphasising the role of these officers in water governance in the coming years. Dr. Avinash Tyagi, Former Secretary-General , the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID)also attended the event. The program is covering a wide spectrum of crucial topics, including the future of the water sector in India, international water issues, reforms in the Interstate Water Dispute Act and Tribunals, and managing bilateral relations with neighboring countries like Nepal, China, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, the challenges and advancements in the design of water resources structures and highlighting stakeholder participation in irrigation management, with a special focus on the Gujarat experience. To promote holistic development, the program also features daily yoga sessions and trekking to Sinhagad fort on 10.09.2023( Sunday), emphasizing the well-being and overall personality development of the officers. The open house discussions of this program foster active participation and knowledge exchange, enriching the learning experience. This training program equips CWES officers with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex water governance issues and contribute significantly to India's sustainable water management in the years to come.
Central Water Commission
Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR
IIM Calcutta