Central Water Commission (CWC)

Current Context: The Central Water Commission organised a virtual workshop on “Technology for Efficient Water Management” under the Sujalam Bharat Summit (2025).

ABOUT CWC

• Organisation: Premier technical body under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
• Headquarters: New Delhi.
• Functions: Flood control, irrigation, hydropower, drinking water, navigation, project planning, and implementation.

ABOUT SUJALAM BHARAT SUMMIT (2025)

• Led by: Ministry of Jal Shakti, coordinated by NITI Aayog.
• Objective: Promote water management, sanitation, and sustainable practices.

Features: Grassroots feedback for national water policy, six departmental summits planned.