The Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, is organizing the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 from September 22–26, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event will be inaugurated by Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on September 22, 2026, in the presence of the Union Minister of Jal Shakti and other dignitaries. The five-day international event focuses on the theme "Climate Resilient Water Management" and aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform for policymakers, global water leaders, experts, researchers, practitioners, industry representatives, civil society, and young professionals.
Key participants include the Netherlands and Germany as Partner Countries, alongside 14 Partner States and six Central Ministries and Departments as Partner Ministries, strengthening international cooperation and Centre-State collaboration. The program features ten major forums: Ministerial Plenary, Global Water Leaders' Plenaries, Country Forums, Water Leaders' Forums, Practitioners' Forums, Thematic Forums, Startup Forum, Youth Forum, Industrial Forum, and Side Events.
Deliberations will cover seven key sub-themes: inclusive and equitable water governance; collaboration for optimal use of water resources; technology and community for water security; water in climate-related risk; innovative financing models for water infrastructure and modernization; sustainable water resources management; and water for people and planet. A four-day international exhibition from September 22–25, 2026 will showcase innovative technologies, products, and solutions for sustainable and climate-resilient water management.
The Second International WASH Conference 2026, organized by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation from September 22–24, will focus on drinking water access, sanitation infrastructure, hygiene behavior, and public health, emphasizing scalable, affordable, and sustainable solutions. The event will culminate in a Valedictory Session on September 25, 2026, followed by study tours on September 26, 2026. IIWW-2026 seeks to translate knowledge and dialogue into actionable recommendations, partnerships, and scalable solutions for water security and climate resilience.