Central Water Commission

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.

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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