Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurates 9th India International Water Week 2026 at Bharat Mandapam
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the five-day event focuses on the theme “Climate Resilient Water Management.” During the event, he launched the Sustainable Urban River Management (SURM) Framework and AI/ML-driven Integrated Reservoir Sediment Management.
Why It Matters
This press release covers major national events, key government initiatives, and important water management frameworks, making it relevant for UPSC, SSC, and state-PSC exams.
In Simple Words
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event is organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti from September 22 to 26 with the theme "Climate Resilient Water Management."
During the event, he launched the Sustainable Urban River Management (SURM) Framework and AI/ML-driven Integrated Reservoir Sediment Management. He emphasized water conservation, river interlinking, and traditional water wisdom to address future challenges as India moves toward 2047.
Key Points
- The 9th India International Water Week 2026 was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- The five-day event is organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti from September 22 to 26.
- The theme of the event is “Climate Resilient Water Management.”
- India accounts for about 2.4 per cent of the world’s land area, 18 per cent of its population, and 4 per cent of global freshwater resources.
- Ten inter-State MoUs have been signed for water sharing under the current leadership.
- The Kishau Multipurpose Project agreement involves six States.
- The Vice-President launched the Sustainable Urban River Management (SURM) Framework.
- An AI/ML-driven Integrated Reservoir Sediment Management was also launched.
Exam Angle
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A. Climate Resilient Water Management
Source: Press Information Bureau