Dr B R K Pillai

Member, Krishna River Management Board Government of India

Dr. B. Ravi Kumar Pillai is currently serving as Commissioner- CADWM, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India.

Dr. Pillai has over 33 years experience in national level planning, appraisal, and execution of India’s water resources projects. He has spearheaded and guided the Dam Safety Bill which is currently under consideration of Parliament. He has initiated, coordinated and supervised the World Bank funded Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Project (DRIP) for restoring health of India’s ageing dams. He has also developed a framework for Integrated River Basin Evaluation (IRBE).