A constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
(AUTONOMOUS ORGANISATION UNDER THE DEPT. OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH, MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, GOVT. OF INDIA)
The Centre for Godavari River Basin Management (cGodavari), established by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, aims to assess and develop a management plan for the Godavari River basin. This study is a collaboration between the CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), a leading laboratory in environmental science and engineering, and IIT Hyderabad. The progress of the project is overseen by cGanga at IIT Kanpur.
The main objective is to create an integrated river basin management plan to restore and conserve the river's ecological health, which has been significantly compromised by competing human demands for its resources. This involves assessing the current conditions of the river and formulating a comprehensive plan for rejuvenation and conservation, focusing on the impact of human activities.
The management plan emphasizes five key pillars:
In summary, the initiative seeks to enhance the ecological integrity of the Godavari River by addressing environmental challenges and ensuring sustainable use of its resources.
Centre for Godavari River Basin Management Studies
