IWP carries out dispassionate analysis of various water related issues and steers the policy discourse on social, economic, ecological and scientific basis. It serves as an independent voice on water management issues outside the government’s ambit and aims at forecasting and identifying the potential challenges towards water security posed by climate change. IWP supports the government in implementing the policy of Integrated Water Resources Management, bringing a conceptual change in thought process through critical and unbiased analysis of issues, stimulating public awareness and understanding for country’s water resources and functions as the water sector’s national voice by promoting dialogue and exchange of information between the individuals, agencies and government departments within the country. IWP holds periodic meetings and conferences within the country for discussions on various aspects of water sector, ensures effective participation of country in international events sponsored by GWP and other international institutions. IWP also encourages cooperation and collaboration among allied disciplines and institutions within the country to encourage integrated water resources development.