Hydrology Project Phase II

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The Second Hydrology Project (Phase 2) for India aims to extend and promote the sustained and effective use of the Hydrological Information System by all potential users concerned with water resources planning and management, both public and private, thereby contributing to improved productivity and cost-effectiveness of water-related investments in the 13 States and eight Central agencies. The project has three main components: 1) Institutional strengthening consisting of consolidation of recently concluded Hydrology Project (HP I) activities in the existing States; Awareness raising, dissemination and knowledge sharing; and implementation support; 2) Vertical Extension comprising development of hydrological design aids; development of decision support systems; and implementation of purpose-driven studies; and 3) Horizontal Expansion supporting upgrading/establishment of data collection network; establishment of data processing and management systems; purpose-driven studies; and training.