Central Water Commission (CWC)

Central Water Commission (CWC):

CWC is apex Technical Organization of India in the field of Water Resources.
It is presently functioning as an attached office of Union Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
It is charged with the general responsibilities of initiating and coordinating schemes of control, utilization and conservation of water resources throughout the country.
These schemes are meant for purpose of Flood Control, Irrigation, Navigation, Drinking Water Supply and Water Power Development.
It also undertakes the investigations, construction and execution of any such schemes as required.
The work of the Commission is divided among 3 wings namely :
1. River Management Wing (RM),
2. Designs and Research Wing (D&R) and
3. Water Planning and Projects Wing (WP&P).
It monitors and prepares monthly reports on the state of glacial lakes and waterbodies measuring 10 hectares and above via satellite.