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IIT Roorkee Partners with CWC for Better Water Management, Urban Flood Control

For five years, the collaboration will address critical areas such as irrigation efficiency assessment with actionable suggestions for improvement, comprehensive water accounting studies, and detailed cropped area mapping under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY).

 Additionally, the partnership will develop a certificate program for Water Auditors and assess the impact of climate change on the water resources sector.

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) and the Central Water Commission (CWC) have signed two agreements to address critical challenges in water resource management and urban flooding.

For five years, the collaboration will address critical areas such as irrigation efficiency assessment with actionable suggestions for improvement, comprehensive water accounting studies, and detailed cropped area mapping under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY).

Additionally, the partnership will develop a certificate programme for water auditors and assess the impact of climate change on the water resources sector. These initiatives align with government efforts to enhance water management practices and bolster agricultural productivity, IIT Roorkee said in a statement.

Leveraging IIT Roorkee’s 176-year legacy of excellence and innovation in technological education and research, this collaboration aims to deliver robust, data-driven solutions that will benefit society by ensuring sustainable water resource management and resilience against environmental challenges, the statement said.

The 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 MoUs (memoranda of understanding) with IIT Roorkee mark a significant advancement in our efforts to manage water resources and urban flooding effectively. By combining the CWC’s extensive experience in water resources management with IIT Roorkee’s cutting-edge research capabilities, we aim to develop solutions that will benefit society and improve resilience against natural disasters,” said Kushvinder Vohra, chairman of the Central Water Commission.

“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 the 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,” said Professor Kamal Kishore Pant, director of IIT Roorkee.

The 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. This partnership aims to support government initiatives and use IIT Roorkee’s expertise to create solutions that benefit society by better managing water resources and protecting against floods.

Source: Money Control

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