SchemesThursday, 23 April 2026·The Hindu
India International Water Week 2026 launched with 9th edition scheduled in New Delhi
C. R. Patil launched the portal and brochure for IIWW-2026 on 22 April 2026, with the event set for 22–26 September 2026 in New Delhi.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 22 April 2026, Union Minister C. R. Patil launched the portal and brochure for the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW-2026), scheduled from 22 to 26 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Key specifics
- The theme of IIWW-2026 is “Climate Resilient Water Management”.
- Invitations were extended to 150 countries, with 11 countries expected as official partners.
- The event will host representatives from 84 Central Government Departments and 36 States/UTs.
- Under Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari, the target is 1 crore water conservation structures by May 2026.
- More than 60 lakh artificial recharge structures have already been completed.
Exam lens
Scheme and water management question type, IIWW-2026, Bharat Mandapam, 22–26 September 2026, 150 countries, 1 crore structures; TNPSC may ask the theme and conservation target linked to the event.