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Vice President Radhakrishnan to Inaugurate 9th India International Water Week on Sep 22
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🗓 20 Sep 2026, 10:31 PM
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Vice President Radhakrishnan will officially open the 9th India International Water Week on September 22, marking a key gathering on water management and policy.
New Delhi – The Vice President of India, Radhakrishnan, is slated to inaugurate the 9th edition of the India International Water Week on September 22. The ceremony will kick off a week‑long series of conferences, workshops and exhibitions focused on water security, sustainable usage and climate‑resilient infrastructure.
The India International Water Week, now in its ninth year, convenes government officials, industry leaders, researchers and civil‑society representatives to discuss challenges and innovations in water management across the country. Organisers expect participation from state water ministries, international agencies and private sector firms.
The event underscores the government's heightened emphasis on addressing water scarcity and improving resource governance ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. Officials anticipate that the dialogues and knowledge‑sharing sessions will feed into policy reforms and investment plans aimed at bolstering the nation’s water resilience.
Previous editions have highlighted advances in desalination, rainwater harvesting and smart irrigation. This year’s agenda is expected to build on those themes, with a particular focus on integrating digital technologies and community‑based solutions.
The India International Water Week, now in its ninth year, convenes government officials, industry leaders, researchers and civil‑society representatives to discuss challenges and innovations in water management across the country. Organisers expect participation from state water ministries, international agencies and private sector firms.
The event underscores the government's heightened emphasis on addressing water scarcity and improving resource governance ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. Officials anticipate that the dialogues and knowledge‑sharing sessions will feed into policy reforms and investment plans aimed at bolstering the nation’s water resilience.
Previous editions have highlighted advances in desalination, rainwater harvesting and smart irrigation. This year’s agenda is expected to build on those themes, with a particular focus on integrating digital technologies and community‑based solutions.