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India Hosts 9th Water Week in Sept to Boost Climate-Resilient Water Management

The Ministry of Jal Shakti will host the 9th India International Water Week from September 22-26, 2026, in New Delhi. The event focuses on climate-resilient water management to address pressures from population growth, urbanization, and climate change. It will feature 49 sessions, global forums, and an exhibition on climate-resilient water solutions. Union Minister CR Patil emphasized sustainable water use and stakeholder-driven approaches for long-term water security.

Key Points: India International Water Week 2026: Focus on Climate-Resilient Water Management

  • Event scheduled Sept 22-26, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam
  • Theme: Climate Resilient Water Management
  • 49 sessions with 11 country delegations
  • Includes Global Water Leaders Forum and Startup Forum
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Govt to host 9th India International Water Week in Sept, focus on climate-resilient water management

India to host 9th India International Water Week from Sept 22-26, 2026, focusing on climate-resilient water management with global leaders, forums, and exhibitions.

"Water security remains central to agriculture, industry and daily life - CR Patil"

New Delhi, April 22

Union Minister for Jal Shakti CR Patil on Wednesday underscored the Centre's ongoing initiatives to promote climate-resilient water management, noting that rapid population growth, urbanisation and climate change are putting increasing pressure on the country's water resources.Addressing a press conference, the Minister said the government is actively focusing on sustainable water use, conservation strategies and stakeholder-driven solutions to tackle emerging challenges in the sector.The Ministry of Jal Shakti announced that the 9th India International Water Week will be held from September 22-26, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi under the theme "Climate Resilient Water Management", reflecting the government's policy priority on building long-term water security and resilience.Conceptualised in 2012 and held biennially, the event serves as a key platform for advancing innovation, global partnerships and knowledge-sharing in water governance, aligned with India's broader push for sustainable and adaptive water management practices.

The five-day event will feature bilateral engagements and thematic forums, including the Global Water Leaders Forum, Business Forum, Country Forum, Youth Forum and Startup Forum, aimed at fostering collaborative solutions and promoting technological innovation in the water sector.A major highlight will be a dedicated exhibition on climate-resilient water solutions, showcasing government-led and private sector initiatives focused on efficient water use, conservation technologies and adaptive infrastructure.The Ministry said around 49 sessions will be organised with participation from 11 country delegations, six Union Ministries, and 16 States and Union Territories, reflecting a whole-of-government and cooperative federalism approach to water management.The event will also run alongside the Second International Water Sanitation and Hygiene Conference 2026, where experts will deliberate on improving water quality and sanitation, key pillars of the government's integrated water management strategy.Patil emphasised that water security remains central to agriculture, industry and daily life, and highlighted the government's efforts to promote awareness, encourage community participation and incorporate feedback from stakeholders to further strengthen climate-resilient water management frameworks.He added that inputs from NGOs, experts and industry stakeholders will play a crucial role in shaping future policies aimed at ensuring sustainable and equitable water resource management.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally, a dedicated Youth Forum! Our generation needs to be involved in water conservation from now. The Jal Shakti Ministry should also include local panchayats more actively. Let's make this a people's movement, not just a government event. 💧🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As someone from the US who works in water tech, I'm impressed by India's comprehensive approach. The integration of bilateral forums and startup showcases is exactly what's needed globally. Looking forward to seeing how the private sector innovations are scaled for rural India.
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Vikram M
Climate-resilient water management sounds fancy, but what about the basics? Our village still gets water only once a week. The government needs to fix distribution infrastructure first before holding these expensive international events. Priorities, yaar!
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Michael C
The theme "Climate Resilient Water Management" is spot on. With changing monsoon patterns, India needs adaptive strategies. I hope they discuss desalination tech and rainwater harvesting at scale. The Global Water Leaders Forum should include representatives from the Netherlands too.
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Nisha Z
It's great to see the Startup Forum included. Young Indian innovators are doing amazing work in water purification and smart irrigation. Let's hope the government provides actual funding and not just a platform to showcase. We need more than just talk. 💪
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