President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the 8th India Water Week 2024 on 17th September, 2024 in New Delhi, in the august presence of Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Paatil and Minister of State, Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary. The international event is being organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti from 17th-20th September 2024 at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The event would witness the participation of distinguished delegates including experts in the field of Water Resources from various countries, as well as Ministers and senior officers from Central and State Governments, besides learned faculty from various academic institutions, representatives from non-Governmental organizations and civil society.
Addressing the media during the Curtain Raiser Press Conference, Secretary (Jal Shakti), Smt. Debashree Mukherjee informed that the theme of the 8th India Water Week, 2024 is ‘Partnerships and Cooperation for Inclusive Water Development and Management’. Our theme underscores a fundamental truth – achieving sustainable water management requires collaboration across all sectors and levels – she added.
The Secretary further informed that the India Water Week was conceptualised as a novel concept by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of lndia, with objective to begin regular and systematic discussion, and talks with eminent stakeholders through seminars, exhibition and other parallel sessions aimed at building public awareness, getting support to implement key strategies for conservation, preservation and optimum use of available water.
The 8th India Water Week 2024, besides the above sessions includes a cultural programme and study tour, which will provide ample opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and showcasing innovations. The event aims at thinking beyond conventional solutions and explore innovative approaches that can address the complexities of water management in the 21st century.
The following would be key highlights of the event:
- Inaugural session and Ministerial Plenary where Government leaders will share their vision and perspectives on water sector;
- Global Water Leaders’ Plenary where global experts in water sector will share their insightful and thought-provoking ideas for water sector;
- Water Leaders’ Forum covering all major thematic sectors where experts drawn from public, private and non-government sector;
- Country Forum on the sidelines with countries like Denmark, Israel, Australia, Singapore, etc.
- Practitioners’ Forum where Government, Private and Non-Government experts will share experiences of implementing water sector programs and initiatives highlighting the best practices
- Water Convention where papers will be presented on various themes
- Startup Forum where startups will get an opportunity to pitch for their ideas in water sector
- Exhibition spread over 4,800 square meters – showcasing high-tech solutions and technologies on display from number of countries like Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia, UK, USA, many African countries etc.
- Valedictory session shall reflect on key insights and outcomes of the IWW.
- Will host 5000+ delegates from around the world in parallel events and conference sessions.
Further, during the IWW-2024 the D/o of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, would be organising the International WASH Conference. The event would offer a global platform for knowledge exchange and cross-learning on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
ORGANISING PARTNERS
The IWW – 2024 is being organised in association with Nodal Ministries/Departments viz. Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Ministry of Rural Development, related State Government departments, associated expert organizations, key international bodies, private and public business groups etc.
The IWW – 2024 has invited some of the important organisations actively involved in the water sector like International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), India Water Foundation (IWF), World Water Council (WWC), International Water Management Institute (IWMI), ASSOCHAM, Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) etc. These organisations would bring along immense expertise to identify and bring focus and deliberations on current topics as knowledge partners.