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Q17 (NDA-I/2019) Geography › Maps & Locations › Institutions and research centres Answer Verified

National Water Academy, a centre of excellence in training and capacity building in water resource, is located at

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The National Water Academy (NWA) is a premier 'Centre of Excellence' dedicated to training and capacity building in the water resources sector [4]. It functions under the Central Water Commission (CWC), which is an attached office of the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti [4]. The academy is specifically located at Khadakwasla on the Pune-Sinhagad Road in Pune, Maharashtra [3]. Originally established as the Central Training Unit, it serves as a Central Training Institute (CTI) for Group 'A' and Group 'B' officers of the Central Water Engineering Services [4]. Its mandate includes conducting induction programs, specialized technical training, and mass awareness programs for various stakeholders, including NGOs and media professionals, to address the evolving challenges in water resource management [4].

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  1. [4] https://www.nwapune.gov.in/Abt_NWA.jsp
  2. [2] https://cwc.gov.in/en/nwa/contact-us
  3. [3] https://cwc.gov.in/nwa/reach-nwa
  4. [1] https://cwc.gov.in/en/nwa/home
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