Project Components of the National Hydrology Project
- The development of both new and existing hydromet monitoring systems is supported by this component. Its main objective is the transmission of real-time data for measurements of water storage, water quality, groundwater, stream flow, and meteorology. Establishing hydro-informatics centers is one of its other goals.
- States and UTs will implement this component with the assistance of the main central agencies. Through this project, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems are being established for water infrastructure.
- The object aid in the establishment or improvement of web-based WRIS(Water Resources Information Systems)centers at the national, regional, river basin, and state/UT levels.
- Interactive tool development is encouraged by the National Hydrology Project.
- Additionally, it supports a platform that combines a database, models, and scenario manager for hydrological flood forecasting, integrated reservoir operations, and water resource accounting for better operation.
- In accordance with the basin approach, the National Hydrology Project also plans and manages both surface water and groundwater.
- Partnerships with national and international institutions will be formed as part of the project. For knowledge sharing and professional networking, this project will create communities of practice, internships, visiting expert programs, and tailored training and workshops.
- The National Hydrology Project includes outreach and awareness-raising initiatives as essential components. It will present the NHP to a large audience, as well as to specific target audiences like regional communities in irrigated or flood-prone areas, as well as to the general public.
National Hydrology Project
National Hydrology Project: The Government of India has launched the National Hydrology Project (NHP). The goal of this initiative is to improve the nation’s water resource management and hydrological information systems. This Project has been approved by the cabinet on 6th April 2016 for the purpose to improve water resource planning and management throughout India as well as the understanding of water availability. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & and is supported by the World Bank. The budget outlet for National Hydrology Project is about Rs3,680 Crores, with USD 160 Million in World Bank Assistance.