Master of Arts / Master of Science in Water Policy and Governance

Description

Summary of the Program

Water Policies and Governance is an interdisciplinary programme that discusses the different aspects of water, including social, economic, political, policy, and governance. It is essential, considering the current scenario of growing water scarcity and inequitable distribution, to accommodate the different aspects of water. Simultaneously, the rationale for having a dedicated intensive water policy and governance programme stems from a list of critical concerns. First, the increasing global and local depletion of water resources leads to water scarcity scenarios in India's urban and rural settings. Second, the eroding quality of the available water sources affects the health of urban and rural populations. Third, there is an absence of a trained class of water professionals with the required knowledge and skills to address the issues in the sector. Fourth, to fill in the knowledge gap in the industry by conducting studies accommodating the diverse realities in the water sector. Fifth, there is increasing engagement with the communities in managing the resources through intensive fieldwork. In light of the above factors, the Centre for Water Policy and Governance was started to provide a broad exposure to different dimensions of water and build a class of professionals and practitioners to work in the sector.

Program Objectives

• Build a class of trained water professionals and practitioners to address the needs of the sector

• Generate knowledge based on ground realities and diversity of perspectives existing in the sector

• Informing the policy formulation process addressing the need of adequate quantity and quality of water

• Increasing community engagement

Program Outcomes

Enabling students to develop interest and capacities to pursue career opportunities in the water sector promotes the larger goals of equitable and just distribution and governance particularly addressing the needs of the most vulnerable sections of society

Developing a class of policy -practitioners with an interdisciplinary approach to knowing different dimensions of the water sector by application of appropriate theories, concepts, and analytical tools from different disciplines

Develop in-depth knowledge of processes governing the water policy formulation and implementation considering the diversity existing in economic, social, and environmental sectors

Building research skills among students to undertake primary data collection, secondary data extraction, and analysis of the data using different statistical tools and techniques

Building confidence to undertake research projects with a focus on building capacities in designing projects, writing project proposals, project implementation, and report writing

Semesterwise Courses:

Notes: 1. The total number of credits, list of CBCS/Swayam courses and semester-wise listing of courses is provisional and may undergo some changes.

2. Value-added courses (0 credit) will be compulsory at the end of Semesters I and III (30 hours each or 60 hours total).

3. Exit option is available at the end of Year I

Note:The curriculum structure is tentative and subject to change.

Fee Structure:

 *Institute reserves the rights to revise the Fees Structure of programme if necessary.

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