INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND

The Modernization of Command Area Development and Water

Management (M-CADWM) is a newly launched sub-scheme under
PMKSY, approved by the Government of India for implementation in
Government of India 2025–26 as pilot projects with an outlay of ₹1600 crore. From April
Ministry of Jal Shakthi 2026, M-CADWM will scale up as a National Program.
Department of Water Resources, M-CADWM aims to revamp the existing CADWM component to
River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation make it more integrated, efficient, sustainable, and inclusive,
Central Water Commission promoting Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
through both supply and demand-side interventions. This includes
pressurized piped irrigation, water conservation, and community-led
water governance to support rural water and food security.

Webinar on The scheme adopts a cluster-based approach, aligning irrigation

‘Modernization of Command Area Development clusters with villages, blocks, and districts. Each cluster will be
supported by a Master Water Security Plan, integrating schemes like
and Water Management’
PMKSY (SMI, RRR), RKVY, Atal Bhujal Yojana, MGNREGA, and PM-
25 July 2025 AT 1030 AM KUSUM. Where needed, M-CADWM funds will bridge gaps.

It promotes conjunctive use of surface, ground, treated, and stored

water, delivered through pressurized systems to enhance efficiency
and enable volumetric water accounting. Implementation is
anchored in participatory governance via legally registered Water
User Societies (WUS) responsible for managing irrigation, with links
to Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Primary Agricultural
Cooperative Societies (PACS), and other institutions.

Irrigation Service Providers (ISPs) will ensure on-demand water

delivery under performance-based contracts. Capacity building of
Organized by WUS and farmers will be carried out through professional and social
National Water Academy, CWC, Pune organizations, supported by Jal Shakti Kendras. Advanced
In association with technologies like SCADA, IoT, GIS, and satellite monitoring will
CADWM wing of DoWR,RD & GR track performance and water use efficiency (WUE).
Pilot projects under MCAD across various agroclimatic zones in the TARGET GROUP
country will be taken up by challenge funding to the states. Based on
The Webinar is specifically designed for the Engineers/officers from
the learnings of these pilot projects, National Plan for Command Area
State Water Resources Departments, Irrigation Departments,
Development and Water Management will be launched for the 16th
Agricultural Departments, WALMIs, NGOs, concerned industries etc.
Finance Commission period.

The scheme envisages active participation from various stakeholders WEBINAR FEE
like officers from central organizations, officers from state water There is no Webinar fee for participation
resources irrigation and agriculture departments, WALMIs, NGOs,
WUS, Farmer Producer Companies, related industry, etc. DURATION

With the initiative of CADWM wing of DoWR, RD&GR, NWA is 25th July 2025 from 10.30 AM onwards for a duration of one and
half hour.
conducting a webinar to sensitize all the stakeholders about the
MCAD concepts for proper implementation of the pilot schemes. REGISTRATION
The webinar will also offer a forum for stake- holders to understand The nomination of the officers fitting the target profile may be sent to
various aspects of the scheme and get their doubts/queries resolved the Course Director latest by 24.07.2025 by filling in the online
during the Q&A session. registration form. Link for the same is given below :-

REGISTRATION LINK : https://forms.gle/76KGTaJgMqM8u8Db8

WEBINAR FORMAT & CONTENT
The Webinar will comprise of online lecture session (through Cisco WEBINAR LINK : https://lnk.ink/MTC2V
Webex platform) of about one and half hour duration. Meeting number : 2517 319 8844
Password : YZeF2NMaR68
The content will be :-
CONTACT
• Introduction & Context
For any information related to this webinar, please contact:
• Key Features of the MCAD Scheme
• Structural & Non-Structural Components
Shri Milind Panpatil
• Implementation Phases of MCAD Director & Webinar Coordinator
• Institutional Setup, Monitoring & Incentives National Water Academy
• Benefits to Farmers & Economy Central Water Commission Khadakwasla, Sinhagad Road
• Q&A / Interaction Pune – 411 024; Tel: 020 – 24380528 Extn 106
Mob:9763031746
E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]
The webinar session will be delivered by Commissioner-CAD, DoWR,
RD&GR and other officers from CAD wing.
 Government of India Central Water Commission
Ministry of Jal Shakti National Water Academy, Pune
Department of Water Resources, RD & GR

Webinar on
Modernization of Command Area Development and
Water Management
Friday, 25 July 2025 at 10.30 AM
Objectives of MCAD : Outcome of MCAD :
To modernize irrigation water • Improved Water Use Efficiency
supply systems by creating (WUE) at farm level
underground pressurized piped • Increased agriculture productivity
networks from existing sources to and farmers' income
farm gates (up to 1 ha), enabling • Sustainable irrigation through
efficient micro-irrigation and Water User Societies (WUS)
enhancing water management • Promotion of youth involvement
using SCADA and IoT technologies. in modern agriculture

Registration link Online Webinar Link

https://lnk.ink/MTC2V
https://forms.gle/76KGTaJgMqM8u8Db8 Meeting number : 2517 319 8844
Password : YZeF2NMaR68

For the Officers of

State Water Resources Deptt, Irrigation Deptt.
Agriculture Deptt, WALMIs, NGOs, etc.

No Fees for Webinar

For any further information, please contact:

Shri Milind Panpatil, Director & Webinar Coordinator
National Water Academy, CWC, Pune-Sinhagad Road, Khadakwasla
R S,Pune –411 024
Mob :9763031746 ; email : [email protected] /[email protected]