(1) The officers on contract/regular/deputation basis may be deputed by the Authority for seminars/workshops/training within the country organized by State/Central Government or their institutes or recognized private institutes or universities. However, contract employees may be deputed for training of a very short duration only.
(2) Officers on regular or deputation basis may also be deputed by the Authority with the approval of the Minister for Water Resources to attend seminars / conferences / training abroad conducted by the concerned Government or Government recognized institutions. The Authority shall also obtain required clearances for such training from concerned Central Govt. Departments like Department of External Affairs. The officers who are required to undergo training shall execute a bond to serve the Authority after conclusion of training of such period as may be determined by the Authority. Failure to serve the Authority for the period determined by it shall render the employee liable to refund the amount spent on him for training.