CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION
1. Context
The Central Water Commission (CWC), Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti entered into a Memorandum of Agreement for Development of International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED) under externally funded Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project Phase II and Phase III.
2. About Central Water Commission
- CWC is an attached office of the Ministry of Jai Shakti Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
| The Commission is entrusted with the general responsibilities of initiating, coordinating and furthering in consultation with the State Governments concerned, schemes for control, conservation and utilization of water resources throughout the country for purpose of Flood Control, Irrigation, Navigation, Drinking Water Supply and Water Power Development. |
- It undertakes the investigations, construction and execution of any such schemes as required.
- It is headed by a chairman, with the status of Ex Officio Secretary to the Government of India. Its headquarters at New Delhi.
- The Work of the Commission is divided among 3 wings namely, the Designs and Research (D & R) Wing, River Management (RM) Wing and Water Planning and Projects (WP & P) Wing.
- A separate Human Resources Management Unit headed by Chief Engineer deals with Human Resources Management or Development, Financial Management, Training and Administrative matters of the CWC.
- National Water Academy located in Pune is responsible for the training of Central and State in-service engineers and it functions directly under the guidance of the Chairman.
3. Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Project
- The Project was launched in 2012 by the CWC with financial aid from the World Bank.
- It is an externally-aided project with 80 per cent of the total project provided by the World Bank as loan/ credit and the remaining 20 per cent being borne by the states/ Central government.
- The total cost of the Project was Rs 2100 crores and the amount allocated for Phase II and III is Rs. 10, 211 crores.
- The project was launched in 2020, with DRIP Phase II and III, with similar objectives on a larger scale.
- There were 225 dams which were covered for rehabilitation and improvement in terms of safety measures.
3.1. Objectives
- To improve the safety and performance of selected existing dams and associated appurtenances in a sustainable manner.
- To strengthen the dam safety institutional setup in participating states as well as at the central level.
- To explore the alternative incidental means at a few selected dams to generate the incidental revenue for sustainable operation and maintenance of dams.
3.2. Components
- Rehabilitation of selected dams and their appurtenances
- Institutional Strengthening
- Project Management
- The formation of the International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED) will empower 'Make in India' in dam safety, plus augment advanced research and developing technologies and application products.
- The ICED is being set up at 109 Crore, being borne by the Department of Water Resources, Ganga Rejuvenation & River Development, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India as a non-recurring grant in six tranches.
- ICED, Roorkee will provide specialized technical support in investigations, modelling, research and innovations, and technical support services to the Indian and overseas dam owners.
- IITR will endeavour to reach a level of self-sufficiency within ten (10) years by generating income streams through the knowledge and capabilities developed on dam safety & rehabilitation in general and in the core areas of reservoir sedimentation and seismic hazard mapping and analysis in particular.
- The Centre will work for agreed dam safety areas to support and provide solutions to various emerging challenges faced in dam safety through scientific research and the latest technology and digital innovations.
- IITR will endeavour to reach a level of self-sufficiency within ten (10) years by generating income streams through the knowledge and capabilities developed on dam safety & rehabilitation in general and in the core areas of reservoir sedimentation and seismic hazard mapping and analysis in particular.
For Prelims & Mains
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For Prelims: DRIP Project, Dams, Central Water Commission, Central Water Academy, Ministry of Jai Shakti Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, International Centre of Excellence for Dams.
For Mains:
1. What is Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project and discuss how it will improve the irrigation system in India. (250 Words)
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Source: PIB
