- To advise the Government of India on all matters relating to the Inter-State water disputes;

- To collect, coordinate the collection of, publish and analyse the data relating to tidal rivers,
rainfall, runoff and temperature, silting of reservoirs, behaviour of hydraulic structures,
environmental aspects, etc. and to act as the central bureau of information in respect of
these matters;

- To collect, maintain and publish statistical data relating to water resources and its
utilization including quality of water throughout India and to act as the central bureau of
information relating to water resources;

- To initiate schemes and arrange for the training of Indian Engineers in India and abroad in
all aspects of river valley development;

- To standardize instruments, methods of observation and record, materials for construction,

design and operation of irrigation projects;

- To initiate studies on socio-agro-economic and ecological aspects of irrigation projects for

the sustained development of irrigation;

- To conduct and coordinate research on the various aspects of river valley development
schemes such as flood management, irrigation, navigation, water power development, etc.,
and the connected structural and design features;

- To promote modern data collection techniques such as remote sensing technology for
water resources development, river forecasting and development of computer softwares;

- To conduct studies on dam safety aspects for the existing and future dams and standardize
the instruments for dam safety measures;

- To initiate morphological studies to visualise river behaviour, bank erosion/coastal erosion

problems and advise the Central and State Governments on all such matters;

- To conduct experiments, research and to carry out such other activities to promote
economic and optimum utilization of water resources; and

- To promote and create mass awareness in the progress and achievements made by the
country in the water resources development, use and conservation.

1.4 Headquarters

There are eighteen organisations headed by a Chief Engineer at CWC headquarters, New
Delhi. Out of which, nine organisations are under WP&P wing viz. Basin Planning &
Management, Central Mechanical, Environmental Management, Irrigation Management,
Performance Overview and Management Improvement, Project Appraisal, Project Preparation,
Project Monitoring and Information Systems; six organisations are under D&R wing viz. Design
(NW&S), Design (N&W), Design (E&NE), Hydrological Studies, Dam Safety and Narmada Basin
Projects; two organisations are under RM wing viz. Flood Management and Planning &
Development. In addition, Human Resources Management (HRM) Unit headed by Chief Engineer
(HRM) dealing with establishment, administration, financial and Training matters is also located at
headquarters.

1.5 Regional Offices

In order to achieve better results in the Water Resources Sector and have better
coordination with the State Government departments, CWC has established regional offices. It has
13 regional offices, each headed by a Chief Engineer. The offices are located at Bangalore,