WHO'S WHO

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Name, Designation	Address (Office)	Phone/Fax	E-mail
Shri G C Pati Chairman (CGWB)	Central Ground Water Board , Bhujal Bhawan, NH-IV, Faridabad - 121001	+91-129-2477101, +91-129-2477102+91-129-2477200 (Fax)	chmn-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in , tschmn-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Dr P Nandakumaran Member and Member Secretary (CGWA)	CGWA, 18/11, Jamnagar House, Mansingh Road, New Delhi - 110011	+91-11 – 23383824,	cgwa[at]nic[dot]in pnandakumaran-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Shri Sunil Kumar Member (RGI) & Member(South)	Central Ground Water Board, Bhujal Bhawan, NH-IV, Faridabad, 121001	+91-129 – 2477128 +91-129-2477200(Fax)	mhq-cgwb[at]gov[dot]in   msouth-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Shri Utpal Gogoi Member (ED&MM) & Member (North & West),	Central Ground Water Board, Bhujal Bhawan, NH-IV, Faridabad, 121001	+91-129-2477124	mnorth-cgwb[at]gov[dot]in
Shri Sanjay Marwaha Member (HQ), CGWB	Central Ground Water Board, Bhujal Bhawan, NH-IV, Faridabad, 121001	+91-129-2477103 +91-129-2477200(Fax)	mhq-cgwb[at]gov[dot]in
Shri G.L Meena Member(In-charge) (WQ&WTT), CGWB	Central Ground Water Board, Bhujal Bhawan, NH-IV, Faridabad, 121001	+91-129 – 2477122 +91-129-2477200(Fax)	meast-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
REGIONAL OFFICES
Pramod Kumar Tripathi NORTHERN REGION , Lucknow	Head of Office , Central Ground Water Board, Bhujal Bhavan,Sector-B. Sitapur Road Yojna, Ram Bank Chauraha Lucknow - 226021 (U.P.)	+91-522-2363812,+91-522-2360494-98,+91-522-23629623 Fax: +91-0522-2363820,+91-522-2362276	rdnr-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Shri D Subba Rao Regional Director (SOUTHERN REGION, Hyderabad)	Central Ground Water Board, 3-6-291, GSI Post, Bandlaguda, Hyderabad – 500068	+91-40-24225200 Fax: +91-40-24225202	rdsr-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Shri Amlanjyoti Kar , EASTERN REGION, Kolkata	Head of Office Central Ground Water Board, Bhujalika,C P Block-6 Sector-V, Bidhan nagar Kolkata - 700 091 (West Bengal)	+91-33-23673081, +9133-23673080, Fax: +91-33-23673080	rder-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
DR S. K. Jain, Regional Director, WESTERN REGION, JAIPUR	Central Ground Water Board, 6-A, Jhalna Doongri,Jaipur - 302 004 (Raj)	+91-141-2706338 Fax: +91-141-2706991	rdwr-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Shri P K Jain , CENTRAL REGION, NAGPUR	Head of Office Central Ground Water Board, N.S. Building, Civil Lines Nagpur – 440001 (Maharashtra)	+91-712-2550646 Fax: +91-712-2564390	rdcr-cgwb [at]nic[dot]in
Shri P. K. Jain, NORTH CENTRAL REGION, Bhopal	Head of Office , Central Ground Water Board, Block –1, 4th Floor, Paryawas Bhawan Arera Hills, Jail Road Bhopal - 462011 (MP)	+91-755-2557639 Fax: +91-755-2760090	rdncr-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Shri Bpalib Roy , NORTH EASTERN REGION GUWAHATI	Head of Office Central Ground Water Board, North Eastern Region, NH-37, Betkuchi, (Opposite-ISBT), Guwahat i- 781035 (Assam)	+91-361-2271759/760/761 Fax: +91-361-	rdner-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Shri ,V.Kunhambu Regional Director, SOUTH WESTERN REGION BANGALORE	Central Ground Water Board, 7th Cross, 27th Main, HSR layout, Sector 1, Bangalore - 560 102 (Karnataka)	+91-80-22586965 Fax: +91-80-22586940	rdswr-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Shri P.K.Mohapatra SOUTH EASTERN REGION BHUBNESHWAR	Head of office , Central Ground Water Board, BHUBNESHWAR – 751001 (Orissa)	++91-674-2350342 Fax: +91-674-2350332	rdser-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Shri Sourabh Gupta , WEST CENTRAL REGION AHMEDABAD	Head of office, Central Ground Water Board,Swami Narain College Build. Shah Alam Tolnaka, Ahmedabad - 380 022 (Gujarat )	+91-79-25320476 +91-79-25394464 Fax: +91-79-25329379	rdwcr-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Shri A. Subburaj KERALA REGION, TRIVENDRUM	head of office Kerala Region, Central Ground Water Board, . Kedaram Kesavadasapuram, Trivendrum - 695004 (Kerala)	+91-471-2442191 Fax: +91-471-2442191, +91-471-2555026	rdkr-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Shri Ashok Kumar NORTH WEST HIMALAYAN REGION JAMMU	Jal Ayog Bhawan, 3rd floor, Rajendra NagarPhase-I, Bantalab, Jammu Jammu & Kashmir-181123	+91-191-2459757 Fax: +91-191-2451626	rdnwhr-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Shri A K Agrawal i MIDDLE EAST REGION, PATNA	Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board, 6th & 7th Floor, Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Bhawan, Frazer Road, Dak Banglow, Patna—800011	+91-612-2231785 +91-612-22205435 Fax: +91-612-2231020, +91-612-2201076	rdmer-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
ShriC Paul Prabhakar, Regional Director SOUTH EAST COASTAL REGION, CHENNAI	Central Ground Water Board, E-Wing,G-Block, Rajaji Bhavan, CGO Complex Besant Nagar, CHENNAI - 600090, Tamil Nadu	+91-44-24914334 +91-44-24912941 Fax: +91-44-24914334	rdsecr-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Dr.S.K.Samanta NORTH CENTRAL CHHATISGARH REGION, RAIPUR	Head of Office, Central Ground Water Board, Reena Apartment, 2nd Floor, NH 43, Dhamtari Road, Packpedi Naka, Raipur- 492007, Chattisgarh	+91-771-2413903 +91-771-2413687	rdnccr-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Shri O. N. Tiwari , Regional Director	(I/C),Central Ground Water Board, Dove Cottage, Ram Nagar, Near Post Office, Dharamshala -176215, Disttt Kangra, Himachal Pradesh	+91-189-227160 Fax: +91-189-223535	rdnhr-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Shri Wasim Ahmed, UTTRANCHAL REGION, Dehradun	Head of Office Central Ground Water Board, 419 A, KANWALI ROAD, BALUWALA , Near Urja Bhawan, DEHRADUN - 248 001 UTTRANCHAL	+91-135-2761675, +91-135-2769533 Fax: +91135-2621298 +91-135-2769525	rdur-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
Shri Anoop Nagar , Regional Director, NORTH WESTERN REGION, CHANDIGARH	Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board, Bhujal Bhawan, Plot No. 3B, Sector 27-A, Chandigarh – 160019	+91-172-5021960 Fax: +91-172-2639500	rdnwr-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
GROUND WATER TRAINING INSTITUTE
Shri Satesh Kumar, Regional Director, Rajiv Gandhi National Ground Water Training & Research Institute Central Ground Water Board	Ministry of Water Resources, RD & GR, 2nd Floor, Block A1, Pujari Chambers, Pachepedi Naka, Raipur	+91-771-2413903, +91-771-2413687	rdrgi-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in
STATE UNIT OFFICE
Shri S. K. Juneja, Scientist D & HOO	Central Ground Water Board, R. K. Puram, New Delhi.	+91-11-26175377, +91-11-26175362	oicnd-cgwb[at]nic[dot]in

The National Project on Aquifer Management, known as NAQUIM, represents a comprehensive initiative by the Central Ground Water Board to map and manage the country's groundwater resources at the aquifer level. This ambitious program moves beyond traditional administrative boundaries to focus on the geological and hydrological realities of underground water systems. By studying aquifer geometry, water-bearing properties, and recharge mechanisms, the project provides a scientific foundation for sustainable groundwater management. The initiative covers diverse hydrogeological settings across India, from the alluvial plains of the north to the hard-rock terrains of the south, ensuring that region-specific challenges are addressed with appropriate technical solutions.

Groundwater sustainability lies at the heart of NAQUIM's methodology, which integrates field studies with advanced geophysical techniques and remote sensing data. The project evaluates both the quantity and quality of groundwater resources, assessing parameters such as water levels, chemical composition, and seasonal fluctuations. This scientific approach enables the identification of critical areas where groundwater extraction exceeds natural recharge. The findings support the development of aquifer management plans that balance water demand with availability, helping communities and local authorities make informed decisions about water use and conservation practices for long-term resource security.

The Central Ground Water Board operates through a network of regional offices across all states and union territories of India, ensuring localized expertise and responsive governance. Each regional office conducts hydrogeological surveys, monitors groundwater levels and quality, and implements pilot studies tailored to regional conditions. This decentralized structure allows the board to address diverse challenges ranging from fluoride contamination in certain districts to seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers. The board's technical staff work closely with state groundwater departments, research institutions, and community organizations to disseminate knowledge and promote best practices in groundwater management throughout the country.

Community participation forms an essential component of successful aquifer management, as groundwater use is inherently local and decentralized. NAQUIM emphasizes stakeholder engagement through awareness programs, training workshops, and participatory monitoring initiatives. When local farmers, industry representatives, and domestic users understand the behavior of the aquifers beneath their land, they become active partners in conservation. The project promotes water-efficient agricultural practices, rainwater harvesting structures, and artificial recharge techniques that can be implemented at the community level. These grassroots efforts complement the technical assessments conducted by groundwater professionals, creating a collaborative framework for sustainable water resource management.

The methodology adopted under NAQUIM combines traditional hydrogeological investigations with modern technological tools to create a robust assessment framework. Detailed aquifer mapping involves drilling exploratory wells, conducting pumping tests, analyzing water samples, and interpreting geophysical logs. This data is synthesized into aquifer geometry maps, groundwater potential maps, and management action plans. The project also incorporates climate variability studies to understand how changing rainfall patterns may affect groundwater recharge and availability. By establishing a scientific baseline for each aquifer system, the initiative enables evidence-based policy decisions and helps prioritize investment in groundwater development and protection across different regions of the country.