The Centre of Excellence on Watershed Management, established in 2022 at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, plays a vital role in enhancing agricultural resilience through innovative watershed management practices. Operating under the World Bank-supported REWARD program, the center is dedicated to implementing advanced scientific approaches in watershed management, primarily in Karnataka and Odisha. Its mission includes facilitating advanced technical skill acquisition among stakeholders, ensuring effective agricultural strategies.

The center offers a variety of services, including comprehensive training programs, webinars, and field visits designed to educate participants about land resource inventory and hydrology. Additionally, it develops training manuals, decision support systems, and dissemination tools aimed at mainstreaming science-based watershed development across the country. With a team of in-house domain experts and consultants, the Centre of Excellence is committed to sharing knowledge and improving practices within governmental and organizational frameworks, ultimately striving to influence watershed management methodologies nationwide.