To develop the Centre as one of the most advanced Centres globally to provide advanced engineering solutions to the emerging dam safety and rehabilitation challenges.
Mission
To provide state of the art expert services to the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Dam Safety Organisations, dam owners, and others concerned with ensuring the safe functioning of dams, protecting human life, property, and the environment.
Establish a world-class research and development facility to provide cutting-edge dam safety research solutions to foster technological advancements.
To develop human resources with sound knowledge in theory and best practices of dam safety and Rehabilitation through Masters, PhD, Post-Doctoral programs, and short-term courses.
To develop state-of-the-art laboratories for dam safety and rehabilitation.
To create a robust academia-industry-society interface through academia-industry collaborations and societal outreach programmes.
Develop practical and effective solutions for all dam categories to improve their safety.
To support multidisciplinary and multi-institution research projects for improving the present dam rehabilitation status in India as a Think Tank.
To support the Ministry of Jal Shakti in policy formulation and decision making.
To improve the condition and safety of dams through education, support for state dam safety programs, and fostering a unified dam safety community.
To develop the partnership among various stakeholders to achieve the desired outcome envisaged in the Dam Safety Act 2021 for the agreed working areas to expand the country's knowledge base.