Central Water Commission has been providing preliminary and detailed design consultancy services in respect of hydro-mechanical equipments to various water resources projects of the country. Besides design Consultancy of new projects, Consultancy services are also being rendered to the various special problems of existing projects referred to CWC by State governments. Technical appraisal of projects in respect of future projects is also being carried out and comments are being offered for improvements to be made in detailed project reports. Other works include preparation of manuals & pamphlets, as assistance to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in preparation of Codes etc. As regards BIS Works. Director, Gates Design (NW&S) Directorate is entrusted to the works relating to formulation/ review / amendments of Indian standards under CED-7 & WRD- 12 as assigned by BIS.