Centre for Water Resources
About the Centre
The Centre for Water Resources (CWR) was established in May 1979 to pursue teaching, research, consultancy and impart training programmes in hydrology, water resources engineering, irrigation management and water quality and quantity management. It is basically the upgraded Hydraulics Division of the Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Guindy Chennai.
Director's Message
Welcome to the Centre for Water Resources (CWR), Anna University. Water is central to sustainable development, climate resilience, and societal well-being. As the world faces growing challenges related to water security, climate change, urbanization, and environmental sustainability, the Centre for Water Resources is committed to advancing knowledge and developing innovative, science-based solutions through excellence in education, research, consultancy, and technology. Our Centre brings together expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, groundwater, irrigation, flood and drought management, hydroinformatics, climate resilience, and emerging digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IoT, Digital Twins, and geospatial analytics. Through interdisciplinary research and strong collaborations with academia, industry, government, and international partners, we strive to deliver solutions that create lasting societal impact. We are dedicated to nurturing future leaders in water resources engineering while contributing to sustainable water management and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. I invite you to explore our academic programmes, research initiatives, and collaborative opportunities, and join us in shaping a water-secure and climate-resilient future.