CWDM adopts a holistic approach to rural development, addressing critical issues such as drought mitigation, flood control and long-term environmental conservation. Through active collaborations with government departments, NGOs, and PRI functionaries, the centre ensures impactful project implementation and community participation.
To ensure sustainable watershed development through training, research, policy advocacy, consultancy, transfer of innovative administrative and technological practices, fostering long-term community empowerment and environmental conservation
​​​​​​​To collaborate with key government agencies, including the Soil and Water Conservation Department, the Agriculture Department, the Forest Department and Social Forestry, the Ground Water Survey and Development Agency (GSDA), the Water Supply and Sanitation Department, the Minor Irrigation Department, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)