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CWPRS. Scientists lead by Shri Hanumanthappa M S, Scientist E, consisting of Dr. Prajakta Gadge, Scientist D, Shri Sach...
05/10/2026

CWPRS. Scientists lead by Shri Hanumanthappa M S, Scientist E, consisting of Dr. Prajakta Gadge, Scientist D, Shri Sachin Marulkar, Scientist D and Shrikant Kamble Scientist C participated in Seva Sankalp initiative on 27.09.2026 at Lonavala and Bhushi dams organised by National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA). This was aimed as a stakeholder consultation on Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and emergency preparedness at Lonavala and Bhushi Dams in Lonavala, Maharashtra.

The consultation was chaired by Shri Saurabh Agrawal, Member (Administration & Finance), NDSA and was attended by Shri MS Verma, Director (Regulation), NDSA; Shri Harish Umbarje, Director (WR), NDSA; officers of NDSA Western Regional Office, Pune; and Senior representatives of Tata Power, the owner of Lonavala Dam, and Central Railway, the owner of Bhushi Dam.

The consultation included detailed discussions on the recent flood incident in the Lonavala area, the impact of intense rainfall and the lessons emerging from the event for strengthening preparedness during extreme rainfall situations. The need for enhanced coordination, timely communication and effective response mechanisms during emergency situations was emphasised.

CWPRS provided technical inputs regarding its efforts to support dam owners in the preparation, review and finalisation of their Emergency Action Plans.

Following the consultation, officials from NDSA, CWPRS and the participating agencies undertook field visits to Lonavala Dam and Bhushi Dam, both situated within the Indrayani River system. The cascading relationship between Bhushi Dam and Lonavala Dam was also reviewed from the perspective of emergency preparedness, communication and downstream safety.

As part of the Seva Sankalp initiative, a tree plantation drive was also undertaken near the Lonavala Dam site to reinforce the commitment towards environmental sustainability and ecological conservation. All officers and representatives participating in the programme actively took part in the plantation activity, with each participant planting a sapling.

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Experts From CWPRS, Shri M.Nagaraj, ARO assisted by Vinayak Dhatrak, Craftsman and R.P. Gade, MTS from the Hydraulic Ana...
05/10/2026

Experts From CWPRS, Shri M.Nagaraj, ARO assisted by Vinayak Dhatrak, Craftsman and R.P. Gade, MTS from the Hydraulic Analysis and Prototype Testing (HAPT) Division, conducted discharge measurements at Chainages 45 km, 73 km and 86 km of the NMRBC Canal using ADCP to develop the Stage–Discharge Curve on 01.10.2026.The field measurements were carried out in the presence of officials from WRD, Maharashtra Shri Kiran Deshmukh, Executive Engineer,Shri Sachin Pawar, Deputy Engineer,Smt. Supriya Magar, Sectional Engineer. The measurements are aimed at establishing reliable stage–discharge relationships for the canal and supporting effective assessment and management of canal flows.

CWPRS hosted Shri Yelal Sharanappa, Project Manager, and Shri Eshan Gandotra, Project Controller, HCC–TPL JV, 1000 MW Bh...
05/10/2026

CWPRS hosted Shri Yelal Sharanappa, Project Manager, and Shri Eshan Gandotra, Project Controller, HCC–TPL JV, 1000 MW Bhivpuri PSP, Karjat, on 25.09.2026. The visiting team discussed the proposed underwater blasting works and excavation of tunnels through controlled blasting operations. The meeting was attended by Hanumanthappa M. S., Scientist-E, Dr. Prakash Palei, Scientist-D, and Dr. V. K. Ghodake, Scientist-C,.
Following the discussion, the team visited the Dam Rehabilitation Centre and witnessed the facilities and technical capabilities available at CWPRS. The team expressed their appreciation for the technical expertise and facilities available at CWPRS and agreed to involve CWPRS in the ongoing shotcrete works at the project site.

CDSE Inspection of Five Dams in Amreli District of Gujarat, India from 22 – 24 September 2026An Independent Panel of Exp...
05/10/2026

CDSE Inspection of Five Dams in Amreli District of Gujarat, India from 22 – 24 September 2026

An Independent Panel of Experts (IPoE) from CWPRS, Pune, headed by the Chairman Shri Vankayalapati S. Rama Rao, Scientist ‘D’ alongwith Members from hydraulics, geology, hydrology, seismology, instrumentation and structural engineering disciplines, Shri. Naved Ai, Scientist ‘D’, Shri Mahendra Meena, Scientist ‘C’, Shri Balachandran K, ARO and Shri Shailesh Thonte, ARO visited Kantala Dam, Vadaliya Dam, Lakhapadar Dam, Piprala Dam and Ranala MI tank in Amreli District, Gujarat State, as part of the Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation (CDSE).

The evaluation is aimed to prevent potential failures due to seepage issues, and structural responses to extreme natural events like major floods or earthquakes.

The CWPRS has been contributing towards strengthening dam-safety practices, suiting to the modern engineering standards and under current environmental and hydrological conditions, ensuring optimum utilisation of available Water Resources in India and abroad.

A golden performance by Kiran Pahal, M. R. Poovamma, Prachi Choudhary and Vithya Ramraj. The quartet clocked 3:29.69 to ...
04/10/2026

A golden performance by Kiran Pahal, M. R. Poovamma, Prachi Choudhary and Vithya Ramraj. The quartet clocked 3:29.69 to secure gold and deliver India’s first athletics gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games.

CDSE Inspection of Five Dams in Amreli District of Gujarat | 22 – 24 September 2026An Independent Panel of Experts (IPoE...
02/10/2026

CDSE Inspection of Five Dams in Amreli District of Gujarat | 22 – 24 September 2026
An Independent Panel of Experts (IPoE) from CWPRS, Pune, comprising Shri Kiran T. More, Sc ‘D’, Dr. Tanusree Samanta, Sc ‘C’, Shri Shyamli Paswan, Sc. ‘B’, Shri Dheeraj Tamrakar, Sc. ‘B’ Smt. Archana Shinde, ARO conducted the Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation (CDSE) inspection of Dhobiyara Dam, Nilwada Dam, Rampuri Dam, Hamapur Dam and Lalaka Dam in Amreli District, Gujarat State under the Dam Safety Act, 2021.
The multidisciplinary team conducted a comprehensive inspection of above dam projects as part of the detailed dam-safety assessment, with due emphasis on their structural, hydraulic, and operational aspects.
The inspection underscores CWPRS’s continued commitment and technical contribution towards strengthening dam-safety practices, enhancing the resilience of critical water infrastructure, and supporting the safe and sustainable management of the country’s vital water resources.

A meeting was held with Shri Aman Singh Lohan, OSD to Hon'ble Minister(I&FC, Water) Govt. of NCT, Delhi; Shri Anil Kumar...
02/10/2026

A meeting was held with Shri Aman Singh Lohan, OSD to Hon'ble Minister(I&FC, Water) Govt. of NCT, Delhi; Shri Anil Kumar Sharma and Shri Mukesh Kumar, Chief Engineers; Irrigation Department, Delhi, along with Dr. Selva Balan, Director, CWPRS, Pune and Shri Raghuram Singh, Scientist from CWPRS, regarding the model studies of the River Yamuna in the Delhi reach.
The meeting was held on 1 October 2026 at the Office of the Hon’ble WRD Minister, Delhi Secretariat, New Delhi. Discussions were held regarding the ongoing physical and mathematical model studies of the River Yamuna and the associated hydraulic conditions in the Delhi reach.
A site visit was also carried out to assess the prevailing river conditions and to understand the existing hydraulic and morphological characteristics of the River Yamuna in the Delhi reach.

CWPRS, Pune successfully conducted the Online Training Programme on “Use of Numerical Modelling in Water Resources Secto...
02/10/2026

CWPRS, Pune successfully conducted the Online Training Programme on “Use of Numerical Modelling in Water Resources Sector” on 29–30 September 2026. The training programme featured 11 expert lectures covering key aspects of numerical modelling in the water resources sector, including FLOW-3D applications for spillways, aerators and desilting basins, transient and surge analysis, HEC-RAS modelling, reservoir sedimentation, and numerical modelling in geotechnical engineering. The programme attracted 218 participants from various organisations, providing a valuable platform for knowledge sharing, technical interaction and exchange of practical experiences. The sessions combined fundamental concepts with practical applications, case studies and simulations, helping participants understand the role of numerical modelling in the analysis and safer design of hydraulic structures.
The programme was inaugurated by Dr. M Selva Balan, Director, CWPRS and coordinated by Shri M. K. Verma, Scientist ‘E’, Course Coordinator with Mrs. Sushma Vyas, Scientist ‘D’as Co-Coordinator.
The training highlighted the growing importance of numerical modelling and advanced computational tools in addressing complex water resources engineering problems and encouraged continued learning, collaboration and application of these techniques in professional practice.

CDSE Inspection of Shivsagar, Gokhalana, Ambardi, Vanthali and Vekari Minor Irrigation Projects, Gujarat | 22nd Septembe...
01/10/2026

CDSE Inspection of Shivsagar, Gokhalana, Ambardi, Vanthali and Vekari Minor Irrigation Projects, Gujarat | 22nd September–24th September 2026
An Independent Panel of Experts (IPoE) from CWPRS, Pune, comprising Smt. Sushma Vyas, Sc. D (Chairperson), Shri R. Vigneswaran, Sc. C, Shri Vinesh Katte, Sc. C, Smt. Madhavi Gajre, Sc. C and Smt. Anamika Saha, Assistant Research Officer conducted the Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation (CDSE) inspection of Shivsagar, Gokhalana, Ambardi, Vanthali and Vekari Minor Irrigation Projects, Gujarat, under the Dam Safety Act, 2021.
The visit reflects CWPRS's continued contribution towards strengthening dam safety and ensuring the resilience of India's critical water infrastructure. The multidisciplinary team conducted an in-depth field assessment of the dam and its associated structures and systems, covering key components such as the earthen embankment, spillway (waste weir), mechanical components of other relevant dam appurtenances.
The inspection aimed to evaluate the existing condition and performance of the dam components, identify areas requiring attention from a dam safety perspective, and record detailed field observations.

A Dam Safety Review Panel meeting was held on 21 September 2026 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to discuss the seepage issues o...
28/09/2026

A Dam Safety Review Panel meeting was held on 21 September 2026 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to discuss the seepage issues observed at Kalindri Dam, Gujarat. The meeting was attended by Dr. G. D. Naidu, Scientist-D, accompanied by Dr. Suneetha Naidu, Scientist-B, representing the Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS).
The primary agenda of the meeting was to discuss the findings and results of the geophysical investigations carried out at the dam site. Dr. G. D. Naidu, Scientist-D, delivered a detailed presentation on the outcomes of the geophysical studies, highlighting the subsurface conditions and probable zones associated with the observed seepage.
Various remedial measures and technically feasible approaches for addressing the seepage issues at Kalindri Dam were also discussed during the meeting.
The CWPRS team also addressed and clarified the queries raised by the Project Authorities and members of the Dam Safety Review Panel regarding the geophysical findings, their interpretation, and their relevance to dam safety assessment. CWPRS continues to contribute its specialized expertise in engineering geophysics and dam safety assessment, supporting the development of technically feasible and economical solutions for enhancing the safety and structural integrity of dams.

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