CENTRAL WATER AND POWER RESEARCH STATION PUNE
Central Water and Power Research Station was established in the year 1916 in Pune by then Bombay Presidency as a Special Irrigation Cell. It is the premier Hydraulic Research institute and a subordinate office under Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS
- Undertaking specific research studies relating to development of Water resources, Power and Coastal projects
- Consultancy and Advisory services to Central and State Governments, Private sector and other countries
- Disseminating research findings and promoting/assisting research activities in other organizations concerned with water resources projects
- Contributions to Bureau of Indian Standards and International Standards Organization
- Carrying out basic and applied research to support the specific studies
- Contribution towards advancements in technology through participation in various committees at National and State Levels
VISION
- To be a world class center of excellence in basic and applied research on Hydraulic engineering and allied areas; which is responsive to changing global scenario, and need for sustaining and enhancing excellence in providing technological solutions for optimal and safe design of water resources and coastal structures.
MISSION
- To meet the country’s need for basic & applied research in water resources, power sector and coastal engineering with world-class standard
- To develop competence in deployment of latest technologies by networking with the top institutions globally and to meet the future needs for development of water resources projects in the country effectively
- To disseminate information, build skills and knowledge for capacity-building and mass awareness for optimization of available water resources.