India Water Week

India Water Week is organised during the first week of November in an effort to raise awareness, conserve and use water resources in an integrated manner. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India. (Ministry of Jal Shakti).

Background

Conceptualized and organized for the first time in 2012, the India Water Week is a regular forum where the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of lndia discusses, talks, strategizes with eminent stakeholders through seminars, exhibitions and sessions to build public awareness, to get support to implement key strategies for conservation, preservation and optimum use of available water. 

India Water Week 2022

The 7th edition of India Water Week (IWW) is being held from 1st to 5th November 2022.

The platform will be used to elicit ideas and opinions from global level decisions makers, politicians, researchers, and entrepreneurs. The theme of 7th India Water Week is “Water Security for Sustainable Development and Equity”. The five daylong events will bring together experts, planners and stake holders from across the globe. 

Events planned

• Event to address issues of sustainability of water resources development and management in line with sustainable development goals
• Denmark, Singapore and Finland will be the partner countries for IWW 2022
• Event will host seminars, panel discussions, exhibitions and cultural programs
• Multi- disciplinary dialogue on “Water Security for Sustainable development and Equity” will be one of the major components of the event
• Exhibition on technologies and solutions available for the areas under deliberation

Source : IWW portal