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One Week Advance Training Course

Climate Modeller's Toolkit for Water Resource Management

Master Data, Models & Workflows with hands-on training from experts at the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee.

Date: 02 - 06 February 2026
Venue: NIH, Roorkee
Registration Fee: FREE
Secure Your Spot (Limited to 25)

Complimentary boarding & lodging provided at NIH Guest House.

About us

The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) is a premier research & development organization under the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, established in 1978, with its headquarters at Roorkee. The main objectives of NIH are to undertake, aid, promote and coordinate systematic and scientific work in all aspects of hydrology.

The Institute was designated as a Scientific and Technological (S&T) organization in 1987 and is ISO 9001:2008 certified. Recognized as a Center of Excellence, NIH undertakes advanced research in hydrology and water resources, with a strong focus on technology transfer and strategic, demand-driven, user-defined initiatives. Its headquarters are located in Roorkee, with seven Regional Centres established across the country in Bhopal, Belgaum, Guwahati, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kakinada, and Patna.

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Sponsor Spotlight: The National Water Mission (NWM)

The National Water Mission (NWM) is one of the eight core missions launched under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), spearheaded by the Government of India. Its fundamental goal is to safeguard India’s water resources against the increasing impacts of climate change.

The Mission operates with five core objectives, including increasing water use efficiency by 20% and promoting mass awareness. Our training program is proudly sponsored by the NWM, directly aligning with their goal of Human Resource Development and Capacity Building to equip professionals with the skills needed for sustainable water management in a changing climate.

What You Will Master

Climate Fundamentals

  • Climate change impacts on water resources
  • CMIP6, GCMs, RCMs, and CORDEX frameworks
  • Reanalysis Data

Hands-on Tutorial

  • Pre-processing data with CDO
  • Visualize climate data using GrADS
  • Data handling with NumPy & Pandas
  • NetCDF Data processing with Xarray

Advanced Topics

  • Dynamical & Statistical Downscaling methods
  • AI & ML in Climate Science applications
  • Climate Services of IMD

Exposure & Certification

  • Advanced tools
  • Official Certificate of Participation
  • Complimentary Field Visit

Training Itinerary

Day 1 — 02 Feb, Monday

09:30 – 10:00
Registration
10:00 – 10:30
Inauguration and Overview
10:30 – 11:00
High Tea
11:00 – 12:00

Global Climate Models and CMIP6

Frameworks for Future Climate Scenarios

STP
12:00 – 13:00

Regional Climate Modeling with CORDEX

Downscaling and Applications

STP
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00

Reanalysis Data

Introduction and Conceptual Framework

NK
15:00 – 16:00

From Global Reanalysis to IMDAA

Concepts, Modeling Frameworks, and Indian Applications

NK
16:00 – 16:30
Tea Break
16:30 – 17:30
Pre-processing Climate Data in CDO and GrADS – Part 1
KS / DSB

Day 2 — 03 Feb, Tuesday

09:30 – 11:00
Pre-processing Climate Data in CDO and GrADS – Part 2
KS / DSB
11:00 – 11:15
Tea Break
11:15 – 13:00
Climate Services of IMD
SBR
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 – 17:00

Rainfall Persistence Analysis

Understanding Trends Using Wet and Dry Spell Analysis

AR

Day 3 — 04 Feb, Wednesday

09:30 – 11:00

Statistical Downscaling Concepts

Concepts, Methods, and Applications

SG
11:00 – 11:15
Tea Break
11:15 – 13:00

Bias Correction of GCM and RCM Outputs

Making Climate Models Fit for Impact Studies

KS
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:30
Basics of Python (Syntax, Loops, Functions)
DSB
15:30 – 17:00
Python Data Handling (NumPy, Pandas)
NP

Day 4 — 05 Feb, Thursday

09:30 – 11:00
Data Visualization in Python (Matplotlib)
DSB/KS
11:00 – 11:15
Tea Break
11:15 – 13:00

Xarray for NetCDF

Climate Data in Python

VS
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break
11:15 – 13:00

Field Trip

Guided Site Exposure & Practical Observations

DSB/KS

Day 5 — 06 Feb, Friday

09:30 – 13:00
AI & ML in Climate Science (Parts 1 & 2)
SK
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00

Decoding Drought Charactyeristics using Climate Data

RP
15:00 – 16:00

NIH Dhara in Climate-Informed Water Resources Management

SJ
16:00 – 16:30
Valedictory Session

NIH Roorkee Experts

AR: Dr. Ashwini Ranade, Scientist 'E'
SG: Dr. Sunil Gurrapu, Scientist 'D'
VS: Dr. Vishal Singh, Scientist 'D'
DSB: Dr. DS Bisht, Scientist 'C'
NP: Dr. Nitesh Patidar, Scientist 'C'
KS: Dr. Kuldeep Sharma, Scientist 'C'
SJ: Sh. Sukant Jain, Scientist 'C'
RP: Sh. Ruchir Patidar, Scientist 'B'

External Experts

STP: Dr. Sabin TP (Scientist 'F', IITM)
SK: Dr. Siddartha Kumar (Scientist 'F', IITM)
SBR: Dr. Satyaban B Ratna (Scientist 'E', IMD)
NK: Dr. Niranjan Kumar (Scientist 'E', NCMRWF)

Ready to Apply?

The training is FREE of cost and includes complimentary boarding and lodging. Seats are strictly limited to 25 participants.

Eligibility

Open to PhD Scholars, Scientists, Academicians of Government Universities, Professionals working in NGOs, and Engineers from Central/State Government.

Go to Registration Link & Apply

It is mandatory to send the No Objection Certificate (NOC) in the prescribed format via email at the time of registration. Applications without the NOC will be rejected.
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