The Governing Body (GB) of the NWDA Society under the Chairmanship of the Secretary (Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR), Govt. of India manages, administers, directs and controls the affairs and funds of the Society subject to the rules, bye-laws and orders of the Society and generally pursues and carries out the activities of the Society as set forth in its Memorandum of Association and in doing so, follows and implements the policy directions and guidelines laid down by the Society. 73 meetings of the Governing Body of NWDA have been held since its inception.