On the occasion of International Day for Climate Action
HYDERABAD, OCTOBER 24, 2026: The Krishna & Godavari Basin Organisation (KGBO), Central Water Commission (CWC), Hyderabad organised a one-day seminar on “Climate Resilient Water Management” on the occasion of “International Day for Climate Action” in Training Hall of KGBO, Hyderabad on Saturday.
The Seminar was organised as an in-house awareness programme for the officials of CWC on the changes being observed in rainfall patterns, river flows, sediment loads, water quality and coastal regions due to climate change, and their implications for the planning, design and management of water resources in the Krishna and Godavari basins.
Officers and staff members of CWC stationed at other locations attended the Seminar through virtual/online mode. The deliberations helped officers relate the observed changes to future climate projections and take them into account in their day-to-day hydrological work.
The programme provided a platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and discussing practical measures to address climate-related challenges. It also encouraged participants to adopt environmentally responsible practices and contribute to collective efforts towards climate change mitigation and adaptation. Subhrangshu Biswas, Chairman, Krishna River Management Board, Hyderabad, graced the event as Chief Guest.
Addressing the inaugural session, O.R.K. Reddy, Chief Engineer, KGBO, CWC, Hyderabad, shared his experience in the installation of stoplogs and vertical main gates of Tunga Bhadra Dam in record time. Eminent Guest Speakers, viz. Prof. Shashikanth Kulkarni, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Dr J. Rajeshwar, Head, Climate Change, Environment Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI), Gachibowli, Hyderabad and Prem Kumar Thogiti, Director, TechGX, Hyderabad, delivered technical lectures during the seminar. K. Rekha Rani, Superintending Engineer, Krishna & Co-ordination Circle (KCC) and E. Venkateswarlu, Superintending Engineer, Godavari Circle (GC) made presentations on Climate Change Impacts on Krishna Basin & Godavari Basin respectively.
As a part of the climate awareness campaign, Essay Writing and Drawing Competitions for children were conducted and prizes were distributed to encourage the children to participate enthusiastically to foster environmental stewardship.
The seminar concluded successfully with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the management, chief guest, resource persons, faculty members, organisers, and participants for their valuable contributions and cooperation in making the event a success.
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