Dr Rahul Kumar Jaiswal

Scientist 'F' OIC (Maintenance), OIC (Vehicle), Hindi Officer,

Central India Hydrology, NIH RC Bhopal WALMI Campus Bhopal

rkjaiswal.nih@gmail.com 09425655193

About

Having More than 30 years of research experience in Hydrological studies, modeling, climate change, flood mapping, dam break, EAP, etc.

Academic Qualifications

Degree	Subject	University	Year
PhD	Climate Change study	Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal	2018
M Tech	Hydrology	IIT Roorkee	2001
Bechlor of Engineering	Cilvil Engineering	APS University Rewa	1990

Experience

19/09/1991 - 27/02/2002 | Senior Research Assistant (National Institute of Hydrology)
27/02/2002 - 04/08/2025 | Principal Research Assistant (National Institute of Hydrology)
04/08/2005 - 02/06/2011 | Scientist-B (National Institute of Hydrology)
02/06/2011 - 31/10/2016 | Scientist-C (National Institute of Hydrology)
31/10/2016 - 31/08/2019 | Scientist-D (31 Aug 2019)
31/08/2019 - 15/11/2021 | Scientist-E (National Institute of Hydrology)
10/07/2023 - Present | Scientist-F (National Institute of Hydrology)

Administrative Roles

Research Interest

Publications

Projects

Sponsored Projects 6

Development of Decision Tool for Efficient Utilization of Water Resource in Parbati Canal Project of Rajasthan

Agency: World Bank funded National Hydrology Project | Duration: 2018-2021 | Role: PI

Hydrological Modeling for Evaluation ofReturn Flow and Irrigation Planning for Optimal Utilization of Water Resource in the Command of Sanjay Sagar Project in Madhya Pradesh

Agency: World Bank funded National Hydrology Project | Duration: 2018-2021 | Role: PI

Integrated Reservoir Operation Study for Mahanadi Reservoir Project Complex in Chhattisgarh

Agency: World Bank funded National Hydrology Project | Duration: 2019-2022 | Role: PI

Rainfall-Runoff Modelling of Banganga, Gambhiri, Parbati, Sabi, Shekhawati Basins Based on LULC Patterns

Agency: World Bank funded National Hydrology Project | Duration: 2019-2022 | Role: Co-PI

Evaluation of Impact of Rabi Irrigation inGanga River Sub-Basin of Madhya Pradesh

Agency: World Bank funded National Hydrology Project | Duration: 2018-2021 | Role: Co-PI

Study of Reservoir Sedimentation, impactAssessment and Development of Catchment Area Treatment Plan for Kodar Reservoir in Chhattisgarh State

Agency: World Bank funded Hydrology Project-II | Duration: 2009-2013 | Role: PI

Consultancy Projects 28

Preparation of Emergency Action Plan for 6 dams of MP

Agency: WRD MP | Duration: 18 Months | Role: Co-PI

Verification of Hydrologic and Hydraulic Model for Sabarmati Riverfront Development (Phase II)

Agency: Sabarmati River Front Development, Ahmedabad | Duration: 03 Months | Role: PI

Dam break Flood Simulation, Preparation of Inundation Map, Flood Analysis and Preparation of Emergency Action Plan for Vasna Barrage

Agency: WRD Gujarat | Duration: 06 | Role: Co-PI

Hydrogeological Study for Proposed Cement Plant & Mining Lease of Jaykaycem (Central) Ltd. In Panna District (M.P.)

Agency: J K Cem (Pvt} Ltd | Duration: 06 Months | Role: PI

Vetting of Hydrology of Chinki & Boras Barrage

Agency: Water Resource Deptt, Govt. of MP | Duration: 03 Months | Role: PI

Vetting of Hydrology of Jhirmiti Barrage Project in Burhanpur District

Agency: Water Resource Deptt, Govt. of MP | Duration: 01 Months | Role: PI

Vetting of Hydrology of Nawatha Barrage

Agency: Water Resource Deptt, Govt. of MP | Duration: 03 Months | Role: PI

Preparation of Working Table of Multiple Reservoirs of Bina Complex

Agency: Water Resource Deptt, Govt. of MP | Duration: 02 Months | Role: Co-PI

Flood Plain Zoning for Narmada River in Madhya

Agency: Narmada Valley Development Agency | Duration: 18 Months | Role: PI

Dam Break Analysis and Preparation of Emergency Action Plan for Kosarteda Dam

Agency: Water Resource Deptt, Govt. of Chhattisgarh | Duration: 18 Months | Role: PI

Dam Break Analysis and Preparation of Emergency Action Plan for Shyam Ghunghutta Dam

Agency: Water Resource Deptt, Govt. of Chhattisgarh | Duration: 18 Months | Role: PI

Dam Break Analysis and Preparation of Emergency Action Plan for Maniyari Dam

Agency: Water Resource Deptt, Govt. of Chhattisgarh | Duration: 18 Months | Role: PI

Dam Break Analysis and Preparation of Emergency Action Plan for Minimata Dam

Agency: Water Resource Deptt, Govt. of Chhattisgarh | Duration: 18 Months | Role: PI

Dam Break Analysis and Preparation of Emergency Action Plan for Tandula Dam

Agency: Water Resource Deptt, Govt. of Chhattisgarh | Duration: 18 Months | Role: PI

Dam Break Analysis and Preparation of Emergency Action Plan for Ravishankar Sagar Dam

Agency: Water Resource Deptt, Govt. of Chhattisgarh | Duration: 18 Months | Role: PI

Dam Break Analysis and Preparation of Emergency Action Plan for Maniyari Dam

Agency: Water Resource Deptt, Govt. of Chhattisgarh | Duration: 18 Months | Role: PI

Dam Break Analysis and Preparation of Emergency Action Plan for Kanhargaon Dam

Agency: Water Resource Deptt, Govt. of UP | Duration: 18 Months | Role: PI

Vetting of Hydrology and Hydraulic Study for Watr Development of Sabarmati River Banks with Waterbody from Indira Bridge to Chiloda Bridge for SRFDCL

Agency: M/S Advance Engineering Consultant, Ahmedabad | Duration: 03 Months | Role: PI

Vetting of Design Flood & Environmental Flow for Sitapur Hanumana Barrage

Agency: Peritus Advisors Contractors & Engineers, Bhopal | Duration: 03 Months | Role: PI

Vetting of Hydrology and Hydraulic Study for the work of Riverfront Development at Khanwel

Agency: Dadar and Nagar Haveli Planning and Development Authority, Silvasa | Duration: 03 Months | Role: PI

Dam Break Analysis and Preparation of Emergency Action Plan for Gosikhrd Dam, Bhandara (Maharashtra)

Agency: Water Resource Deptt, Govt. of Maharashtra | Duration: 18-Months | Role: PI

Vetting and Assessment of Climate Change of Water Availability in Kalpsar Project

Agency: Kalpsar Deptt, WRD, Gujarat | Duration: 18 Months | Role: PI

Dam Break Analysis and Preparation of Emergency Action Plan for Proposed Kotha Barrage

Agency: Project Administrator, Kotha Barrage Project Kotha Barrage Project Implementation Unit Ganj Basoda, Vidisha (M.P.) | Duration: 12 Months | Role: PI

Dam Break Analysis and Preparation of Emergency Action Plan for Suthana Dam

Agency: Madhya Pradesh Power Generation Company Ltd, Chachai, Distt. Anuppur | Duration: 12 Months | Role: PI

Assessment of Design Flood for Construction of Barrage on Betwa River

Agency: BPCL, Bina | Duration: 06 Months | Role: PI

Dam break Flood Analysis andPreparation of Emergency Action Plan forUkai Dam, Kadana Dam, Dharoi Dam, Shetrunji Dam, Hiran Dam, and Machhundri Dam from WRD Govt. ofGujarat

Agency: WRD Gujarat | Duration: 2021-Present | Role: Co-PI

Verification of Hydrology and Hydraulic Study for Proposed Barrage cum Bridge between Torrent Power and Camp Sadar Bajar for the Sabarmati River Front Development Project (SRFDCL, Ahmedabad

Agency: Sabarmati River Front Development, Ahmedabad | Duration: 06 Months | Role: PI

Preparation of Emergency Action Plan for 3 dams of MP

Agency: WRD MP | Duration: 18 Months | Role: PI

Conference & Training

Training / Workshop / Brainstorming

Rainfall-Runoff Modelling using HECHMS during July 19-23 2021

National Duration: 5 Days Location: Online

Hydrodynamic Modelling Using HEC-RAS during Aug 23-27 2021 under NHP

National Duration: 5 Days Location: Online

Hydrological Modeling Using Soil and Water Analysis Tool (SWAT): Theory and Hands-On during July 27-31 2021

National Duration: 5 Days Location: Online

Rainfall-runoff Modelling for Water Resource Management during Dec 08-11 2021

National Duration: 5 Days Location: Raipur (CG)

Flood Forecasting Modeling using HEC-RTS during July 05-16 2021 under NHP

National Duration: 12 Days Location: Online

Hydrologic Modelling using HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS during Oct 19- 23 2020 under NHP

National Duration: 5 Days Location: Online

Hydrologic Modelling using HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS during Oct 19- 23 2020 under NHP

National Duration: 5 Days Location: Online

River Basin Modelling during Jan 25-29,2021 under NHP

National Duration: 5 Days Location: Bhopal

QGIS and its application for Surface and Groundwater Hydrology during Feb 22-26, 2021

National Duration: 5 Days Location: Jaipur

Hydrological Modeling using HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS during Oct 09-11 2019 at Bhopal under NHP

National Duration: 3 Days Location: Bhopal

"Advance Hydrology” during Jan 06-10 2020 at Jaipur under NHP

National Duration: 5 Days Location: Jaipur

River Basin Modelling during Jan 07-11, 2019 at Jaipur under NHP

National Duration: 5 Days Location: Jaipur

River Basin Modelling during Jan 15-19,2018 at Bhopal (MP)

National Duration: 5 Days Location: Bhopal

Training/Workshop on the Preparation of EAP of Earthen Dams at Raipur from Jan 21 to 24, 2026.

National Duration: 5 Days Location: Raipur

5-day Training/Workshop on the Preparation of EAP June 02-06 2025 at Nagpur

National Duration: 5 Days Location: Nagpur

5-day Training/Workshop on the Preparation of EAP of Earthen Dams under NHP during Sep 24 to 28 2024

National Duration: 5 Days Location: Raipur

Achievements

Honors & Awards

HEM PRABHA S N GUPTA MEDAL
Best Paper award for paper titled "Hydrological Modeling using Open Source Applications" inInternational Conference on Water and Environment (ICWE -2021) during March 22-23 2021
Consolation Prize for paper titled "Ken Nadi ke Sonar evam Berma Upbibhajako me Apwah keDainik Akadon ka Anukaran" in Hindi Sanghosthi on "Bharat Kkash me Jal Sansadhano ki Bhumika" during Sept 26-27 2007

Professional Memberships

International Association of Hydrological Sciences, U.K. (Membership No: NA )
Associated Member, Institution of Engineers, Kolkata, India. (Membership No: NA )
Life Member, Indian Water Resources Society, Roorkee, India (Membership No: NA )
Life Member, Indian Association of Hydraulics (ISH), India (Membership No: NA )
Member, WES NET India (Membership No: NA )

Student Guidance

Doctoral Supervision

Development of Optimal Water Resources Utilization Plan Under Climate Change for Parbati Reservoir

Student: Abhishek Agarwal | University/Institute: Maharana Pratap University Udaipur | Year: 2023 | Role: Co-Guide

Irrigation water requirements under climate change and development of mitigation strategies for the future

Student: Ms Pushpanjali Kumari | University/Institute: Jharkhand Central University Ranchi | Year: 2026 | Role: Co-Guide

Studies on Climate Change Pattern for Ravishankar Sagar Reservoir Using Mike Hydro Basin Model

Student: Ms Gunja Dhruvw | University/Institute: IGKV Raipur | Year: 2025 | Role: Co-Guide

Miscellaneous

National / International Committees

Committee for the Development of Automated Tool for Design Storm Estimation by National Dam Safety Agency, Govt of India
Technical Member of the Committee for Examination of Karam dam break in M.P constitute by WRD MP
Member of the Committee for Evaluation of the Course of Graduate/Post-graduate of Civil Engineering Department, MANIT Bhopal
Hydrology Expert Member for the Comprehensive Dam Safety Review Committee for Dams by the Water Resources Department, Govt of MP

Foreign Visits

Visit to Tokeo for Knowledge Co-Creation Program on Integrated Water Management Organised by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JAIKA), Japan
Visit to Seoul for the SAARC Special Training Program on Hydro-Infrastructure Development and Management by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)