The Central Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS), New Delhi is a premier organization in the field of Soil-mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Rock Mechanics and Concrete Technology and allied areas specifically in respect of water resources projects. The mandate of CSMRS is basic and applied research followed by consultancy and dissemination. Further, this research station provides technical assistance to the Departments of Central and State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings and other agencies in India and abroad, covering areas such as soil mechanics & foundation engineering, soil dynamics, rockfill technology, soil chemistry, geosynthetics, rock mechanics, geophysics, concrete technology, concrete chemistry, numerical modelling, instrumentation, electronics and information technology. It has other infrastructural facilities such as lecutre hall, auditorium and trainee hostel. Well qualified and experienced research personnel are working in different areas of specialization. CSMRS has taken up investigations in respect of about 2000 problem areas related to various projects in India and abroad. It has conducted 47 nos. of training programmes so far in the fields of soil mechanics & foundation engineering, rock mechanics, construction materials, concrete technology, water quality, numerical modelling, etc. The Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Khadakwasla, Pune, is the centre of excellence in hydraulic research at the national level. From its inception in 1917 as an agency dealing with the twin problems of irrigation and drainage, CWPRS has grown today to an mandate of the institution encompasses undertaking specific research studies.