Central Water Commission (CWC) Latest News
The Central Water Commission (CWC) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti organised a virtual workshop on the theme "Technology for Efficient Water Management" as part of the Sujalam Bharat Summit (2025).
About Central Water Commission (CWC)
- It is a Premier technical organisation in water resources under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- Headquarters: New Delhi.
- Functions:
- It formulates & coordinates schemes for flood control, irrigation, drinking water, navigation, and hydropower.
- It also conducts investigations, construction, and implementation of water projects.
- Structure:
- CWC is headed by a Chairman (Ex-Officio Secretary, GoI).
- Three wings: Designs & Research (D&R), River Management (RM), and Water Planning & Projects (WP&P).
- National Water Academy, Pune trains engineers from central & state agencies.
About Sujalam Bharat Summit (2025)
- The Sujalam Bharat Summit is a national initiative led by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and coordinated by NITI Aayog, focusing on water management, sanitation, and sustainable practices.
- It aims to bring grassroots perspectives into national policy-making, aligning with the vision of the Prime Minister.
- A series of six Departmental Summits has been planned to gather feedback from the field on the impact and challenges of water-related policies.
Source: PIB
Central Water Commission (CWC) FAQs
Q1: What is the Central Water Commission (CWC)?
Ans: The CWC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, responsible for planning, developing, and managing water resources in India, including flood control, irrigation, and hydropower projects.
Q2: Under which ministry does the CWC function?
Ans: The CWC functions under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, formerly part of the Ministry of Water Resources.
Q3: What is the role of CWC in water management?
Ans: The CWC regulates, plans, and monitors water resources, promotes efficient water use, modern irrigation techniques, and water conservation technologies across India.
