Central Water Commission

Central Water Commission (CWC) is a technical organization of India in the field of water resources. It is presently functioning as an attached office of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. The commission is entrusted with the general responsibilities of initiating, coordinating and furthering in consultation of 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 hydro power development. It also undertakes the investigations, construction and execution of any such schemes as required.