Core Areas of ExpertiseA Hydrological Design and Planning of Water Resources ProjectsB Project Planning, Preparation of detailed project report,Management and coordination C Interstate issues in water allocation and use Has 35 years of strong experience of working with both Central and State Governments. During these 35 years progressively responsible and associated during different positions in Central Water Commission in the field of water resources planning, development, construction and management with specialization in Hydrology.This includes project identification, planning, analysis, geological investigations and construction stage interaction for hydro-power, irrigation and water supply projects. Technical appraisal of Project proposals prepared and submitted by State Governments, Public sector Undertakings and Private Developers from various technical considerations. Provided consulting support including capacity building in Hydrological Planning to various state and central agencies.Specialist: 1. Hydrological studies for Water Resources Projects 1. Hydrological Planning for Water Resources Projects including Hydro-power, Irrigation and multipurpose projects. More than 19 years of experience in the field of Project Hydrology.a. Hydrological components such as Water Resources Assessment, Design Flood and Sedimentation studies as carried out by the states for the development of Water Resources Project were appraised and solutions provided for the sustainable planning of project. Also carried out studies as consultancy services to various states in respect of preparation of Hydrology chapter of Detailed Project Report. Associated with the Hydrological studies for 65 out of 162 projects at PFR stage under PM’s initiative for 50,000 MW.b. Prepared Design Flood Estimation Reports for small and medium catchments for 5 sub zones as Deputy Director by way of development of regional flood estimation model a scientific and research workc. Hydrological Modeling - Associated with the review of Design Flood Studies for 57 Projects in Gujarat after the earthquake of January 2001 using the technology developed d. Guided the preparation of PMP Atlases for Krishna and Indus river basins.Working as a Hydrology Expert on the Dam Safety Review Panels to assess the health of the dam under World Bank ProjectOther Core Areas of Works includes:2 Field Investigation and Preparation of Detailed Project Report for Hydro Power and multi purpose projects3 Construction Management of projects 4 Interstate / Conflict resolution