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CR Paatil Inaugurates 2026 Water Day Conclave on Industry's Role

Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil will inaugurate the World Water Day Conclave 2026 in New Delhi on March 23. The event, themed "Industry for Water," aims to position industries as drivers of efficiency and innovation in water management. It will feature the release of multiple national water census reports and recognize leading states and industry associations. Over 700 delegates will discuss scalable, technology-driven solutions across four thematic sessions.

Key Points: World Water Day Conclave 2026: Industry for Water

  • Inauguration by Jal Shakti Minister
  • Focus on industrial water stewardship
  • Felicitation of hackathon winners
  • Release of major national water census data
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CR Paatil to inaugurate the World Water Day Conclave 2026 on March 23​

Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil inaugurates conclave on March 23, focusing on industrial water efficiency, innovation, and data-driven governance.

"position industry as a key driver of water-use efficiency, recycling, reuse, and innovation - Event Theme"

New Delhi, March 21

Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil will inaugurate the World Water Day Conclave 2026 here on March 23, kicking off discussions on innovation and collaboration for sustainable water management and judicious industrial use.​

Themed "Industry for Water," the conclave seeks to position industry as a key driver of water-use efficiency, recycling, reuse, and innovation.​

The event aims to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, academia, startups, MSMEs, and young innovators to co-create scalable, technology-driven solutions.​

The conclave will highlight a paradigm shift in which industries are transitioning from water users to water stewards, adopting smarter, more sustainable practices. ​

The event will witness participation from over 700 delegates across sectors.​

A key highlight will be the felicitation of Jal Shakti Hackathon winners, recognising innovative and impactful solutions in the water sector.​

State governments will participate, particularly in the Census-focused session, which will also feature the felicitation marking the completion and release of major national water census reports, underscoring the importance of data-driven water governance.​

The inaugural session will also see the release of the 7th Minor Irrigation Census; 2nd Census of Water Bodies; 1st Census of Springs; 1st Census of Major and Medium Irrigation Projects; National Water Data Policy and Technical and thematic publications, said a statement.​

The session will also include recognition of leading States and industry associations, as well as the launch of a Compendium of Good Practices on Industrial Water Use Efficiency, showcasing best practices in recycling, reuse, and conservation.​

The conclave will host four thematic sessions and workshops focusing on: Sludge management and treatment practices, including resource recovery and circular reuse approaches; Industry-led water efficiency, AI- and IoT-enabled smart monitoring systems, and circular water use; glacier systems and climate resilience, with a focus on Himalayan glaciers as critical water towers and use cases of water census data for planning and policy.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally, a focus on data! The release of all these census reports - for water bodies, springs, irrigation projects - is crucial. We can't manage what we don't measure. The national water data policy could be a game-changer if implemented transparently.
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Aman W
Good step, but will the solutions be affordable for MSMEs? Most water recycling tech is expensive. The conclave must ensure that the scalable solutions they talk about are actually accessible to small industries, not just the big corporates.
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Sarah B
The session on Himalayan glaciers is vital. They are our lifeline. Climate resilience isn't just a buzzword; it's survival for millions downstream. Hope the policy discussions lead to concrete, on-ground conservation actions.
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Karthik V
Felicitating hackathon winners is brilliant! Our youth have incredible ideas. Channeling that innovation towards water security is smart. The focus on AI and IoT for smart monitoring is the future. Jai Jal Shakti! 💧
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Nisha Z
While the conclave's goals are excellent, I hope it doesn't become another talk shop. We have enough reports and policies. The real test is enforcement and changing behavior at the industry and farm level. Action, not just discussion, is needed.

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