CWC Wins 'Water Department of the Year' at Global WaterTech Summit 2024

Shri Kushvinder Vohra, Chairman of CWC, accepted the award and provided an insightful overview of India's water resources scenario.

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has been honored with the GEEF Global WaterTech Award in the category of 'Water Department of the Year' at the prestigious Global Water Tech Summit 2024, held in New Delhi. The award, presented by the Global Energy and Environment Foundation (GEEF), recognizes significant achievements in the water sector across various domains, including innovation, technology, conservation, and sustainable development.

The Global Energy and Environment Foundation praised the CWC for its vital contributions to hydro-meteorological data collection, flood forecasting, reservoir storage monitoring, water quality assessment, coastal area management, and inter-state water dispute resolution. The foundation also commended CWC’s new initiatives, such as fostering collaboration with state and union territory water departments to enhance synergy in water resource management.

Shri Kushvinder Vohra, Chairman of CWC, accepted the award and provided an insightful overview of India's water resources scenario. He highlighted the industry's expectations for driving innovation and sustainability in water management. This recognition reflects CWC’s dedication to excellence and its ongoing efforts to advance water technology and resource management.

CWC's initiatives, including capacity building for state officials, development of the mobile app 'Floodwatch India' for flood information dissemination, and efforts in urban hydrology, were particularly noted for their impact on improving water management and response capabilities.