BACKGROUND

Rajiv Gandhi National Ground Water Training & Research Institute (RGNGWTRI) was established in 1997 as India's first exclusive Training Institute in Groundwater studies & it continues to be the one and only domain specific training institute in the realm of ground water Science in India. RGNGWTRI is the functional training wing of Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) under the aegis of Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. RGNGWTRI is envisioned to function as a `Centre of Excellence’ " in training and research in the core and applied field of ground water Research for Sustainable Development and management of Ground Water Resources of the Country. RGNGWTRI has the national role of conducting specialized training courses in groundwater science for all ground water professionals of CGWB, other Central and State Government Organizations, Public Sector Undertakings, Non Governmental Organizations, Academic institutions and other stake holders including end users.

LOCATION

Rajiv Gandhi National Ground Water Training & Research Institute (RGNGWTRI) is located in the planned city- Atal Nagar, at Sector 23, Nava Raipur, 22 Km from Capital of Chhattisgarh State, on NH-33. Raipur has a tropical wet and dry climate with temperature remaining moderate throughout the year, except from March to June. The city receives about 1,200 mm of rainfall mostly in the monsoon season from late June to early October. Mild Winter lasts from November to January. Raipur is well connected with other major cities/parts of India and abroad through air and rail.

MANDATE & MISSION

RGNGWTRI’s mandate is to conduct training courses for ground water professionals of CGWB at the induction, mid-career, senior management levels and other in-service training for skill upgradation. The training courses are designed for all the relevant aspects of investigations, exploration, assessment, development, management and regulation of ground water resources. In addition to domain specific subjects, training courses are also being imparted on behavioural and functional aspects.