Following are the functions of said Bureau:

To plan and execute nation-wide program for promotion of efficient use of water in irrigation, domestic water supply, municipal and/or industrial uses in the country.

To plan and execute nation-wide program for promotion of efficient use of water in irrigation, domestic water supply, municipal and/or industrial uses in the country.

To make necessary regulatory directions to promote Water Use Efficiency.

Prescribing guidelines for water conservation codes, standardizing and developing codes and facilitate their notification from concerned authorities.

Developing standards for water efficient fixtures, appliances, sanitary wares and other equipment using water in both urban / rural areas to specify equipment and appliances or class of equipment/appliances as the case may be for the purpose of water use efficiency.

Evolving a system of efficiency labeling/ blue labeling, Water footprint and protocols.

Assessment of water foot print and water auditing in Agriculture sector to minimize virtual export of water.

Evolve a system for incentivizing for promotional efforts to increase in water use efficiency.

Create a Resource Centre and Data Bank related to various aspects of Water Use Efficiency.

Promote research and development including research in the field of water conservation in order to increase the water use efficiency. Work towards capacity building and mass awareness through Information, Education and Communication (IEC) by organizing training by specialists in the techniques for efficient use of water and its conservation. Promote region specific projects on water use efficiency in collaboration with Central/State Government institutions.