Outcome Budget (2007-08) - Ministry of Water Resources
Outcome Budget (2007-08) - Ministry of Water Resources
Outcome Budget (2007-08) - Ministry of Water Resources
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PUBLIC SECTOR UNDER-TAKINGS<br />
1. <strong>Water</strong> and Power Consultancy Services (India) Limited<br />
2. National Projects Construction Corporation Limited.<br />
1.9 Chapter VI <strong>of</strong> this outcome budget covers the functions and organizational<br />
set up <strong>of</strong> Statutory/Autonomous organizations and Public Sector Undertakings<br />
named above. The functions and organizational set up <strong>of</strong> other important attached<br />
and subordinate organizations <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ministry</strong> are briefly mentioned below:<br />
CENTRAL WATER COMMISSION<br />
1.10 Set up in 1945, the Central <strong>Water</strong> Commission (CWC) is responsible for<br />
furthering and promoting measures for control, conservation and utilization <strong>of</strong><br />
water resources throughout the country in the areas <strong>of</strong> beneficial uses, irrigation<br />
and hydropower generation, flood management and river conservation. The CWC<br />
has developed considerable expertise in planning, investigation, management and<br />
design <strong>of</strong> schemes for the development <strong>of</strong> water resources.<br />
1.11 The Commission is headed by Chairman with the status <strong>of</strong> Ex-Officio<br />
Secretary to the Government <strong>of</strong> India and three Members with the status <strong>of</strong> Ex-<br />
Officio Additional Secretary to the Government <strong>of</strong> India heading the technical<br />
wings namely, the Design and Research Wing, <strong>Water</strong> Planning & Projects Wing<br />
and River Management Wing. There is a separate set up for human resources<br />
management which includes personnel management/training/development,<br />
financial management and coordination <strong>of</strong> information concerning technical and<br />
administrative matters <strong>of</strong> the CWC and a National <strong>Water</strong> Academy located at<br />
Pune. These units function directly under the Chairman.<br />
1.12 Thirteen regional <strong>of</strong>fices, headed by Chief Engineers, have been opened in<br />
various parts <strong>of</strong> the country. These <strong>of</strong>fices are responsible for monitoring <strong>of</strong> major<br />
and medium irrigation projects and appraisal <strong>of</strong> medium irrigation projects in<br />
addition to flood forecasting and hydrological observations. Some <strong>of</strong> the regional<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices are also engaged in survey and investigation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Resources</strong> Projects.<br />
CENTRAL SOIL AND MATERIALS RESEARCH STATION<br />
1.13 The Central Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS) is a premier<br />
organization in the country dealing with field exploration, laboratory investigations<br />
and basic & applied research in the realm <strong>of</strong> geo-mechanics, concrete technology<br />
& materials <strong>of</strong> construction relevant to River Valley Projects within the country and<br />
abroad. The Central and State Government agencies and Public Sector<br />
Undertakings, responsible for construction <strong>of</strong> river valley projects, are its main<br />
clients. Many major industrial complexes, multi-storied buildings, thermal and<br />
nuclear power stations are also taking consultancy from CSMRS. In addition to<br />
this, CSMRS plays a leading role in standardization, organization <strong>of</strong><br />
workshops/seminars and training courses for dissemination <strong>of</strong> knowledge.<br />
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