Ministry of Jal Shakti has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore for Establishment of an International Centre of Excellence.
MOUs and Agreement
Central Water Commission (CWC), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore for Establishment of an International Centre of Excellence. International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED) will be established under externally supported Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II and III. This MoA will remain valid for ten years or till the duration of the DRIP Phase-II and III Scheme, whichever is earlier, from the date of signing this MoA. ICED will act as a technological arm of the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) to provide specialized technical support in investigations, modelling, research and innovations, and technical support services for the Indian and overseas dam owners.
The MoJS will provide grant of Rs118.05 Crore for procurement of goods, machinery for establishment of new laboratories.
In addition, ICED will have a Centre Development Fund.
The first ICED has been institutionalized at IIT Roorkee upon signing of MoA in February 2023.
Union Minister- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
State Miniser- Bishweswar Tudu; Prahlad Singh Patel
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