The Techno-economic appraisal of irrigation, flood control, and multipurpose projects is conducted by the Central Water Commission . It is performed and coordinated by the Project Appraisal Organization (PAO) of the Central Water Commission. Project Appraisal Organisation (PAO) is responsible for, the examination of techno-economic viability of multipurpose as well as major and medium irrigation projects, appraisal of the civil component.