SAC-2 of CAMP for Six River Basins in India

Stakeholders' Conclave

September 25, 2025

&

2^nd Meeting of

Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC)

on September 26, 2025

under

Chairmanship of Shri V. L. Kantha Rao,
Secretary, DoWR, RD&GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti

at

A.V. Rama Rao Auditorium, 2^nd Floor,
New Chemical Science Building,
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru

National River Conservation Directorate [NRCD]

Condition Assessment and Management Plan [CAMP]

The SAC

The Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) serves as a vital bridge between science, policy, and community action. Comprising representatives from government agencies, academic and research institutions, industry, non-governmental organizations, and local community groups, the SAC ensures that the CAMP initiative remains both technically robust and socially relevant.

Its functions include reviewing progress on river basin assessments, integrating stakeholder perspectives into planning, identifying critical challenges and opportunities, and fostering partnerships for effective implementation. By bringing diverse expertise and on-ground knowledge to the table, the SAC helps shape practical, inclusive, and resilient river management frameworks that address environmental, economic, and social priorities for the long-term sustainability of India’s rivers.

Themes for Stakeholders' Conclave

Programme Schedule

Organizer's Profiles

NRCD

National River Conservation Directorate D/O WR, RD & GR Ministry of Jal Shakti

National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD)

The National River Conservation Directorate, functioning under the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, and Ministry of Jal Shakti providing financial assistance to the State Government for conservation of rivers under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes of ‘National River Conservation Plan (NRCP)’. National River Conservation Plan to the State Governments/ local bodies to set up infrastructure for pollution abatement of rivers in identified polluted river stretches based on proposals received from the State Governments/ local bodies.

www.nrcd.nic.in

Centres for Cauvery River Basin Management Studies

Centres for Cauvery River Basin Management Studies (cCauvery)

The Centres for Cauvery River Basin Management Studies (cCauvery), established in 2024 as a joint initiative of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru and the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli under the mentorship of cGanga at IIT Kanpur, serves as the knowledge arm of the National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD). Dedicated to the restoration, conservation, and sustainable management of the Cauvery River, cCauvery integrates scientific research, data analysis, policy development, and stakeholder engagement to address ecological challenges while supporting the socio-economic needs of millions. Through its multidisciplinary approach, continuous monitoring, capacity building, and collaborative partnerships, cCauvery aims to set a national benchmark in sustainable river basin management and ensure the long-term vitality of one of India’s most treasured rivers.

www.ccauvery.org

Centre for Ganga River Basin Management and Studies

Centre for Ganga River Basin Management and Studies (cGanga)

cGanga is a think tank and a centre of excellence formed under the aegis of NMCG, and one of its stated objectives is to make India a world leader in river and water science. The Centre is headquartered at IIT Kanpur and has representation from most leading science and technological institutes of the country. cGanga’s mandate is to serve as think-tank in implementation and dynamic evolution of Ganga River Basin Management Plan (GRBMP) prepared by the Consortium of 7 IITs. In addition to this it is also responsible for introducing new technologies and innovations as well as novel policy, governance and financial solutions for the water sector in India.

www.cganga.org