Dr Mukesh Kumar Sinha, former Chairman of the Central Water Commission (CWC), has been appointed as Assessor in the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal (KWDT).
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved his appointment on Wednesday (May 6, 2026).
An Assessor in the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal functions as a technical expert and assists the tribunal on hydrological, engineering and water-sharing matters. The role involves providing expert inputs on river flow data, irrigation requirements, project feasibility and other technical aspects related to inter-state water disputes.
Dr Sinha had earlier served as Chairman of the Central Water Commission, the apex technical body under the Government of India dealing with water resources management.
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