The Ministry of Jal Shakti organized the World Water Day Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, under the theme “Industry for Water”. This conclave reaffirms the Government’s commitment to sustainable water management, enhanced water-use efficiency, and a whole-of-society approach to water conservation.
Key Outcomes
The Conclave underscored the importance of a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, with key outcomes including:
- Strengthening data-driven decision-making
- Enhancing industry participation in water conservation
- Promoting adoption of advanced technologies
- Encouraging cross-sectoral partnerships
On the occasion, several key national reports and policy documents were released, including:
- 7th Minor Irrigation Census
- 2nd Census of Water Bodies
- 1st Census of Springs
- 1st Census of Major & Medium Irrigation Projects
- National Water Data Policy 2026
- Technical publications by NMCG, CGWB, and NRCD
These releases mark a significant step towards strengthening data-driven governance and evidence-based policy planning in the water sector.
A key highlight of the Conclave was the felicitation of 19 winners of the Jal Shakti Hackathon, recognizing innovative and scalable solutions developed by young innovators, start-ups, and institutions.