WRD Division is the oldest division established at the time of inception of ESCI. The primary objective of the division is to enhance professional development skills of engineers working in Irrigation, Agriculture, Water Supply and Sanitation Sectors. WRD Division also aims to elevate capabilities and performance levels of engineers for improved delivery levels of engineers in their respective fields.
Area of Expertise
- Irrigation Sector
- Water Conservation including Rainwater Harvesting
- Agriculture including Watershed Management
- Rural Water Supply including Software Applications
- Sanitation Sector
- Remote Sensing, GIS& GPS Applications and Total Station
- Project Management & Contract Management
- Induction Training for Newly Recruited Engineers
The capacity building areas covered include Integrated Water Resources Management, Flood Computation Management, Dam Safety, Irrigation Systems Management, More Crop per Drop, Integrated Watershed Management, PIM, Hydraulic Gates & Hoists, Rural Water Supply & Sanitation, Total Station GIS & GPS Applications, Contract Management etc., are few representative programmes of the division. Participants from Water Resources, Irrigation & Command Area Development, PHED, RWS&S, Agriculture, Irrigation Development Corporations, Ground Water, Housing Boards of various State & Central Government Departments and Government undertakings participate in our programmes. Participants from Nepal, Bhutan, Ethiopia and other developing countries are also represented in our programmes
