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9th India International Water Week 2026: Key Highlights

The 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from 22nd–26th September 2026, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti on the theme 'Climate Resilient Water Management'. The event serves as a global platform for policy dialogue, technology exchange and cooperation on water security, with the Netherlands and Germany as partner countries. It also featured the Second International WASH Conference 2026 and the Global River Cities Alliance initiatives.

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9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026

The 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, focusing on climate-resilient water management and global cooperation for water security.

About IIWW 2026

Organiser: Ministry of Jal Shakti
Dates: 22nd–26th September 2026
Theme: "Climate Resilient Water Management"
Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
The event has evolved from India Water Week into an international platform for policy dialogue, technology exchange and global cooperation.

Participation

Governments, multilateral organisations, research institutions, industries, start-ups and civil society
Partner countries: Netherlands and Germany
Partner participants: 14 States and two Central Ministries

India's Water Security Initiatives Highlighted

Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal (tap water to all households)
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) – irrigation efficiency
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari – community water conservation
Namami Gange – Ganga rejuvenation
Atal Bhujal Yojana – groundwater management
National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme (NAQUIM)
Ken-Betwa Link Project – inter-basin river linking
Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)

Role of Technology in Water Management

The event highlighted the use of:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Remote sensing and GIS
Real-time sensors and advanced modelling for water planning, monitoring and climate resilience

Concurrent Events

Second International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Conference 2026: Focused on sustainable drinking water, sanitation, wastewater management and climate-resilient WASH services.
Global River Cities Alliance: Focused on sustainable urban river management and launch of Urban River Management Plans.

Significance

Reinforces India's commitment to SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
Promotes international cooperation on climate-adaptive water governance
Showcases India's integrated water management framework combining missions, technology and community participation