Q.1 I am a student and doing research works for my Ph D thesis on Mahanadi Rivers. How can I get the gauge and discharge data of Mahanadi Rivers for the project?

Ans: Gauge and discharge data of Mahanadi Rivers are unclassified nature. Hence these data have been made available in the website and any registered user can download the data.

Q.2 I could not find the recent gauge and discharge data in the web site. How can I get these data ?

Ans: Hydrometerological data are uploaded in the web site after validation. That is why recent data may not be available in the website. The applicant may submit application addressed to regional Chief Engineer for those data which are not available in the website in a proper format. The format is available in the website.

Q.3 I am a citizen of India. Can I get hydrometerological data of Baitarani river. If yes, what is the procedure?

Ans: Yes, data of all the basins under the jurisdiction of M&ERO are unclassified nature. Any registered user can download the data from the website

Q.4 Whether payment is to be made for getting the data?

Ans: Unclassified data are free of cost, however media charges are to paid when collected from the office at the rate equal to the charges under RTI act.