In an effort to raise awareness, conserve and use water resources in an integrated manner, the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India is organizing the 7th edition of India Water Week (IWW) from 1st to 5th November. 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 stakeholders from across the globe.
The event will be inaugurated by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Her presence will be an inspiration for all to carry out water related challenges and management. The event will also be graced by the Governor, Uttar Pradesh, Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ministers of State for Jal Shakti, Prahlad Singh Patel and Bishweswar Tudu.
The event will address the issues of sustainability of water resources development and management in the line with sustainable development goals. The event will host conferences with seminars, panel discussions, side events, exhibitions and cultural programs. Denmark, Singapore and Finland will be the partner country for this event. The event is being organized by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Rural Development. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Department of Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, various state Governments, Expert organizations, PSUs, key International Bodies and Private and Public business groups.
The IWW- 2022 will be celebrated with a multi-disciplinary conference and a concurrently running exhibition enriching the theme and showcasing the technologies and solutions available for the areas under deliberation of the meet.
A multi- disciplinary dialogue in the form of a conference discussing the theme of “Water Security for Sustainable development and Equity” will be one of the major components of the event. A large group of international and national persons of eminence will be sharing their experiences in the field of water management. In addition to this, an exhibition will be running parallel supporting the theme and showcasing the technologies, latest development and solutions available for the areas of water management for sustainable development. The exhibitors will also have an opportunity of direct contact with thousands of potential clients, highly qualified visitors, and promotional opportunities to find joint ventures to enable them to expand their business in the rapidly growing India water market and to increase brand visibility/image.
The event will have four Technical Sessions comprising 10 seminars, 10 panels discussions, Events organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and divisions like CWC, NMCG, NRCD, NWM and many more. There will be many side events being organized by Young Professionals, World Bank, School Children, ICID, IWRS, NGOs etc. who are working continuously in direction of conservation and management of this precious natural resource. Also, a special side event will be organized by Denmark.
