New Delhi, Central Water Commission (CWC) and IIT Roorkee have signed two agreements aimed at tackling the critical issues of water resources management and urban flooding.
The agreements signed by CWC Chairman Kushwinder Vohra and IIT Roorkee Director Professor Kamal Kishore Pant symbolize a collaborative effort to develop innovative solutions for efficient water management and urban flood resilience, a statement said.
The first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focuses on enhancing water resources management. Key initiatives include assessing irrigation efficiency, conducting comprehensive water accounting studies and mapping crop areas under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana.
The partnership will also establish a certification program for water auditors and evaluate the impact of climate change on water resources.These efforts aim to improve water management practices and boost agricultural productivity in line with government objectives.
The second MoU addresses urban flooding, focusing on forecasting, numerical flood and hazard mapping and urban flood risk management.
By leveraging data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, the collaboration aims to produce accurate flood susceptibility maps and robust resilience mechanisms. The initiative supports government strategies to enhance urban infrastructure and disaster preparedness.
“IIT Roorkee's expertise in water resources management, combined with CWC's practical insights, will drive innovation in irrigation efficiency, water accounting and urban flood forecasting.This partnership is set to foster a culture of innovation that promotes efficient water resources management,” said Professor Ashish Pandey, Bharat Singh Chair Professor of Water Resources.
Emphasizing the importance of the MoUs, Vohra said that these agreements are a major step in the efforts of the Commission to effectively manage water resources and urban flooding.
"By integrating CWC's experience with IIT Roorkee's cutting-edge research capabilities, we aim to develop solutions that benefit society and enhance resilience against natural disasters," he said.
CWC and IIT Roorkee have agreed to work together for five years with the possibility of extending the partnership further.Their joint efforts will focus on improving irrigation efficiency, studying water use, mapping crop areas and understanding the impacts of climate change.
They will also work on using advanced technology to predict urban floods, map flood risks and increase urban flood resilience.
The statement said the collaboration aims to support government initiatives and leverage IIT Roorkee's expertise to develop solutions that benefit society by improving water management and flood prevention.
The agreements signed by CWC Chairman Kushwinder Vohra and IIT Roorkee Director Professor Kamal Kishore Pant symbolize a collaborative effort to develop innovative solutions for efficient water management and urban flood resilience, a statement said.
The first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focuses on enhancing water resources management. Key initiatives include assessing irrigation efficiency, conducting comprehensive water accounting studies and mapping crop areas under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana.
The partnership will also establish a certification program for water auditors and evaluate the impact of climate change on water resources.These efforts aim to improve water management practices and boost agricultural productivity in line with government objectives.
The second MoU addresses urban flooding, focusing on forecasting, numerical flood and hazard mapping and urban flood risk management.
By leveraging data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, the collaboration aims to produce accurate flood susceptibility maps and robust resilience mechanisms. The initiative supports government strategies to enhance urban infrastructure and disaster preparedness.
“IIT Roorkee's expertise in water resources management, combined with CWC's practical insights, will drive innovation in irrigation efficiency, water accounting and urban flood forecasting.This partnership is set to foster a culture of innovation that promotes efficient water resources management,” said Professor Ashish Pandey, Bharat Singh Chair Professor of Water Resources.
Emphasizing the importance of the MoUs, Vohra said that these agreements are a major step in the efforts of the Commission to effectively manage water resources and urban flooding.
"By integrating CWC's experience with IIT Roorkee's cutting-edge research capabilities, we aim to develop solutions that benefit society and enhance resilience against natural disasters," he said.
CWC and IIT Roorkee have agreed to work together for five years with the possibility of extending the partnership further.Their joint efforts will focus on improving irrigation efficiency, studying water use, mapping crop areas and understanding the impacts of climate change.
They will also work on using advanced technology to predict urban floods, map flood risks and increase urban flood resilience.
The statement said the collaboration aims to support government initiatives and leverage IIT Roorkee's expertise to develop solutions that benefit society by improving water management and flood prevention.
