To provide a forum for engineers and scientists working in the area of hydraulics and allied disciplines.To disseminate information to engineers and scientists in the field of hydraulics through seminars/symposia/etc. To encourage its members to keep up-to-date with developments in he country and abroad. To publish a Journal of Hydraulic Engineering containing research / review papers, notes etc., twice a year and also a newsletter as may be considered necessary (presently ISH news is being published online thrice a year) To liaise with various international  societies working in the field of hydraulics such as International Association for Hydraulic Research (IAHR). To accord recognition to outstanding workers in hydraulics, through suitable award.