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Meghalaya State Water Informatics Centre (MEG-SWIC)

One of the main components under National Hydrology Project (NHP) is the implementation of Water Resources Information Systems. Thus, the Govt. of India has created the National Water Informatics Centre (NWIC) on the 28th March 2018 under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR to act as a central repository of data on water resources and allied themes by maintaining nationwide digital water database and associated spatial data for the country and disseminates it through a digital platform called India-Water Resources Information System (India-WRIS). However, there are state specific micro level & demand side data which can be better collected and maintained by the states themselves, thus the Meghalaya State Water Informatics Centre (MEG-SWIC) has been recently established in the state on the 13th October, 2023 vide Govt. Notification No.WR(SCH)142/2017/Pt.I/454, with the Water Resources Department being notified as the Lead Department for its functioning.

The Meghalaya State Water Informatics Centre (MEG-SWIC) is intended to empower the states with a comprehensive digital platform to management of Water Resources information through Meghalaya State Water Information & Management System (MEG-WIMS) and a validated, on-line dissemination through Meghalaya Water Resources Information System (MEG-WRIS). Both systems are required for better planning and management of its water resources and also to feed the central system for basin and regional level policy planning and data-based analytics. The SWIC acts as water data repository of the state entrusted with collecting, collating and updating data on water and allied themes with respect to the state and to act on policy towards uniform data acquisition, standardization, analysis and dissemination. The MEG-SWIC is responsible for collection of water data from different data generating departments/organisations of the state, its validation (primary & secondary), customisation of applications developed by NWIC to state requirement and developing of state specific tools & applications.

The basic objective of establishing MEG-SWIC is to empower Meghalaya with digital, validated, on-line water resources information system required for better planning and management of water resources at State level and simultaneously to feed the central system for basin and regional level policy planning and taking strategic decisions based on authentic data analytics. Its primary functions may include:

Data Collection and Management: MEG-SWIC collaborates with data-generating stakeholders to obtain, integrate, and consolidate water resources data, including surface water, groundwater, and water quality into a unified information and management system to provide a consolidated and reliable database. These data are essential for understanding and decision making on water availability and usage.
Information Dissemination: The SWIC provides access to water-related information for stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, and the public. This may involve publishing reports, maintaining databases, and offering online access to data.
Research and Analysis: SWIC conducts research on various aspects of water management, including hydrology, water quality, and the impacts of climate change on water resources. This research helps inform policy decisions and water management strategies.
Policy Support: The SWIC supports government agencies in developing water management policies and regulations by providing scientific data and analysis.
Capacity Building: SWIC to also undertake training and capacity-building initiatives to enhance the skills of professionals involved in water management.

Meghalaya State Water Information & Management System (MEG-WIMS)

The Meghalaya State Water Information & Management System (MEG-WIMS) is envisioned as a comprehensive digital data repository and a platform to support the effective planning, monitoring, and management of water resources at the state level. This platform will enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of water resource governance, improve resource allocation strategies, and strengthen the formulation of data-backed policies for sustainable water management

MEG-WIMS is aimed to be a central hub for all water-related information in the state by consolidating datasets from multiple sources into a single, comprehensive repository. The platform will facilitate seamless coordination among stakeholders, improve inter-departmental data sharing, and ensure that critical information is easily accessible when needed.

MEG-WIMS is aimed to seamlessly integrate with the Water Resources Information System (MEG-WRIS) to serve as the backbone for validated, reliable, and real-time water resources data dissemination. It will provide the verified datasets and live updates that power the WRIS ensuring that stakeholders have access to accurate and up-to-date information.

Furthermore, MEG-WIMS is aimed to support data-driven decision-making, enabling informed planning at both the state and basin/regional levels. It will also contribute to national water resource management initiatives by feeding standardized data into central systems such as IndiaWIMS and IndiaWRIS.

Meghalaya Water Resources Information Systems (MEG-WRIS)

The Meghalaya State Water Resources Information System (MEG-WRIS) is envisioned as a digital platform with a validated, and comprehensive on-line web portal for an effective dissemination of water resources data at the state level.

The primary purpose of MEG-WRIS is to provide an interactive and accessible platform for the effective presentation of water resources data. It features user-friendly dashboards, dynamic visualizations, thematic maps, and analytical charts that transform complex datasets into clear and actionable insights. By offering these intuitive tools, MEG-WRIS empowers a wide range of stakeholders—from policymakers and planners to researchers, professionals, and citizens—to easily access, interpret, and use authentic information. This leads to better planning and management of water resources, promotes transparency and accountability in governance, supports evidence-based policy decisions, and helps communities and local bodies make informed choices for sustainable development.

India-WRIS

The National Water Informatics Centre (NWIC) manages India WRIS porta (www.indiawris.gov.in), a single window solution for all water resources data and information in a standardized national GIS framework. It allows users to Search, Access, Visualize, Understand and Analyse comprehensive and contextual water data for the assessment, monitoring, planning and development of water resources in the context of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). Utilities like Online Web Editor, Data/Report download, Data availability facilitates users to browse through the available data, download the required information and update the state specific data.

WIMS

NWIC is handling operation & maintenance of WIMS (Water Information Management system), a web enabled water resources data entry, storage and management system for both surface and ground water resources. The data are being collected through web-based data entry, mobile-app and also by automated methods through telemetry sensors. WIMS is conceived as an internal application to be used by the technical staff of Central and State water departments. The time-series information available with WIMS is automatically updated on a daily basis and disseminated to all other users through India WRIS portal. Salient features of WIMS are:

Real time Data Acquisition System (telemetry) modules for configuration and receiving of water related parameters for Surface, ground and hydrometeorological data.
Information management system for time series historical and manual data for central and state agencies working on surface and groundwater monitoring.
Water Quality labs information along with sample data entry system.
User based access system with defined set of roles and privileges for data entry, view and validation.
Various reporting and import / export utilities for authorized users.
Free access to stakeholders under NHP. Can extend to other departments on purpose basis.

Organogram of the Meghalaya State Water Informatics Centre (MEG-SWIC)

Head of Lead Department
- Head of MEG-SWIC (SWIO)
  - Technical Staff
    - Joint Director
      - Deputy Director
        
        Assistant Engineers
        
        Subject Matter Specialist (GIS)
        
        Subject Matter Specialist (IT)
  - Non – Technical Staff
    - Accounts Staff
    - Office Staff
      - Hydromet Station Site Staff
      - Driver
      - Peon, Chowkidar, Cleaner