Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan Inaugurates 9th India International Water Week 2026 in New Delhi

Key facts

• Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 22 September 2026, in the presence of Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C R Patil.
• The five-day event, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti from 22 to 26 September 2026, is themed 'Climate Resilient Water Management' and marks the evolution of India Water Week into India International Water Week.
• The Netherlands and Germany are participating as partner countries, along with 14 partner states and two partner central ministries.
• The Vice-President launched two publications, 'Sustainable Urban River Management Framework' and 'AI and ML Driven Integrated Reservoir Sediment Management'.
• Mrs. Ram Kumari of Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, and Shri Sitaram Madavi of Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, were recognised as grassroots Water Warriors at the inaugural session.
• The Second International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Conference 2026 is being organised concurrently with IIWW 2026, focusing on climate-resilient WASH services and SDG 6 objectives.