The institute has set up a Centre for Skill Development, offering certificate courses in the areas of environmental impact and water quality assessment. Prof. V. Rajagopalan (1993 Vice President of the World Bank) had in his time (1955–65) with the Institute created a national programme for water industry professionals. Graduate programmes were established in Public Health Engineering at the Guindy Engineering College, Madras, Roorkee Engineering University ,and VJTI in Mumbai.