Vice-President Inaugurates 9th India International Water Week 2026
The Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, today in the presence of Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C R Patil, Ministers of State for Jal Shakti V. Somanna and Raj Bhushan Choudhary. Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation Ashok K.K. Meena, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Smt. Archana Verma, and Chairman, Central Water Commission Shri Anupam Prasad and representatives from India and abroad, Ambassadors, global water leaders, senior officials, representatives of international organisations, experts, researchers, industry, innovators and other stakeholders were also present.
The Netherlands and Germany are participating as partner Countries, along with 14 States as partner States and two Central Ministries as partner Ministries. The event brings together governments, international and multilateral organisations, research and academic institutions, industry, civil society, start-ups, innovators and young professionals. It provides a comprehensive platform for policy dialogue, technology demonstration, knowledge exchange, networking, business tie-ups and new collaborations.
Welcoming the participants, Smt. Archana Verma, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, said that IIWW has evolved into an important multidisciplinary global platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, technology demonstration and partnerships. (UPDATED ON 22ND SEPTEMBER 2026)
