Irrigation and Water Resources Development

Water Resources Management is the integrating concept for a number of water sub-sectors such as hydropower, water supply & sanitation, irrigation and drainage. An integrated water resources perspective ensures that social, economic, environmental and technical dimensions are taken into account in the management and development of water resources.

Presents necessary research inputs in developing strategies for sustainable development and management of surface and groundwater resources, emphasising mainly on community based equitable water resources management, sub-sector allocations, capacity building of the irrigation department and social mobilisation.

Research studies contribute to the various multipurpose and special projects in development and management of water resources giving due consideration for inland water transport, water borne vectors, water quality and projections of future demand. We provide technical assistance to such project development through a multi-sectoral, multidiscipline and participatory approach, taking into consideration their human and environmental aspects.

Provides technical support to the water resources development authorities in the selection of appropriate irrigation and water management practices at field level and their development in order to maximise agricultural production.

Offers research support to develop appropriate policies, guidelines, methodologies and techniques for sustainable water use and management. We also conduct assessment studies on the actual and potential productivity of water, which are used in sub-sector analysis, projections and planning by states, civil society and international organizations.

Conducts studies on safety and sustainability of dams, potential of hydropower projects, project-specific resettlement and rehabilitation, flood and drought control and prevention, flood plain zoning and additional environmental and social assessments.

Our studies aid in developing proper Research and Development plans in the areas of hydrometeorology, surface and groundwater hydrology, recycling and re-use of water, providing training to the related staff, management of the water distribution systems.

Facilitates data collection and other preparatory activities to upgrade existing irrigation and drainage systems, plan future irrigation projects and impact evaluation of rural water infrastructure projects.

Extends research support in developing new techniques to eliminate water pollution, periodical reassessment of the water potential and its quality. CENPAP water conservation related studies help in proper planning of rainwater harvesting, watershed management, extensive soil conservation, and catchment-area treatment. It conducts studies on proper treatment of effluents, water zoning of the country, precipitation losses.

Assists the Government in setting up national water information systems and enhancing their capacity to use such systems in monitoring water resources and provide timely and high quality technical services to enhance the standard of irrigation and drainage research and technology.

Undertakes topographic surveys and environmental, social and other assessments, and prepare feasibility studies for activities to be undertaken in new projects, enabling institutional and policy framework for water sector reforms. It also presents technical assistance to strengthen its rural water supply and sanitation sector policy and management via establishing a sector information management system, supporting continuous learning and monitoring water quality.

Conducts water resources Vertical Extension studies, which comprises the development of hydrological design aids, decision support systems and implementation of purpose-driven studies. We also take up Horizontal Expansion studies, which include data collection, processing and management systems and training to address issues of knowledge generation, management and enhancing skills.

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