National Water Development Agency is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. NWDA is responsible for carrying out studies, surveys, and preparation of feasibility reports for interlinking of rivers and water resource development projects across the country.

The agency plays a crucial role in water conservation, irrigation planning, flood control, and sustainable management of water resources to support agriculture, drinking water supply, and national development. NWDA works with advanced hydrological and engineering practices to strengthen India’s water infrastructure and resource optimization.