IIT Roorkee and CWC Join Forces to Tackle Water Resources and Urban Flood Management

IIT Roorkee and CWC have signed two MoUs to tackle critical challenges in water resources management and urban flooding, drawing on the combined expertise of both institutions. Know details here

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee signed two significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Central Water Commission (CWC). These MoUs aim to address critical challenges in water resources management and urban flooding, leveraging the combined expertise of both institutions.

The agreements were signed by Shri Kushvinder Vohra, Chairman of the CWC, and Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, in the presence of key officials and dignitaries from both organizations. This collaboration underscores their mutual commitment to developing innovative solutions for efficient water management and urban flood resilience.

IIT Roorkee and CWC Collaboration in Water Resources Management

The collaboration between the CWC and IIT Roorkee in water resources management will focus on critical areas such as assessing irrigation efficiency with actionable improvement suggestions, conducting comprehensive water accounting studies, and mapping cropped areas under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY). Additionally, the partnership will develop a certification program for Water Auditors and evaluate the impact of climate change on the water resources sector.

IIT Roorkee and CWC Collaboration in Urban Flooding

The collaboration between CWC and IIT Roorkee in Urban Flooding encompasses pivotal areas such as urban flood forecasting, numerical urban flood inundation and hazard mapping, and urban flood risk management. This partnership also focuses on leveraging data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning for precise flood susceptibility mapping in urban areas and developing robust urban flood resilience mechanisms. These efforts align with government initiatives to enhance urban infrastructure and disaster preparedness.

Prof. Ashish Pandey, Bharat Singh Chair Professor for Water Resources (MoJS, DoWR, GR&RD, GOI), Department of Water Resources Development and Management said, "expertise of water resources management of IIT Roorkee in water sector may be helpful in Irrigation efficiency assessment, Water accounting studies, training for Water Auditors and Impact of climate change on the Water Resources Sector. Collaborating with Central Water Commission and leveraging the expertise of IIT Roorkee, we can foster a culture of innovation that drives efficient water resources management".

Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, added, "We are excited to collaborate with the Central Water Commission on these crucial issues. Our interdisciplinary research approach, coupled with the practical insights provided by CWC, will enable us to create robust, data-driven strategies for water management and urban flood mitigation. This collaboration highlights our commitment to leveraging technology for societal benefit and advancing the nation's preparedness against environmental challenges."

The Central Water Commission (CWC) and IIT Roorkee have agreed to work together for five years, potentially longer, to improve water management and urban flood control in India. They will focus on key areas like making irrigation more efficient, studying water usage, mapping crop areas, and understanding the effects of climate change. They will also work on predicting urban floods, mapping flood risks, and using advanced technology to make cities more resilient to flooding.

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