Central Water and Power Research Station

Entrance of CWPRS Central Water and Power Research Station, Poona in 1954.

The Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) Pune is the major research organisation in the field of hydraulic and allied research as a subordinate office of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India and deals with planning, organising and undertaking specific research and development studies related to optimising designs of river, coastal, water storage and conveyance hydraulic structures.[1]

## History[edit]

It was established in the year 1916 in Pune by then Bombay Presidency as a Special Irrigation Cell.[2]

## References[edit]

1. ^ CWPRS
2. ^ "CENTRAL WATER AND POWER RESEARCH STATION PUNE-Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation-India". February 22, 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-01.

## External links[edit]

* Official website

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