New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): On the event of World Water Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday underscored the vital function of water in shaping the planet’s future, calling for a nationwide reaffirmation of the dedication to preserve each drop.
In a put up on X, PM Modi wrote, ‘Water sustains us and shapes our planet’s future. On World Water Day, allow us to reaffirm our dedication to preserve each drop of water and use it responsibly. Today can be a day to understand those that have interaction in sustainable practices, promote consciousness and nurture a tradition of conservation.’
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Jal Shakti, on Saturday, stated that World Water Day serves as a reminder of the vital significance of freshwater and the pressing want for sustainable water administration. It highlights the rising challenges of water shortage, local weather change, and equitable entry, whereas mobilising governments, industries, and communities worldwide to behave in direction of securing water for current and future generations. This yr’s international theme, ‘Water and Gender,’ additional underscores the necessity for inclusive and equitable water governance.
Reinforcing this international name to motion, the Ministry of Jal Shakti will host the World Water Day Conclave 2026 on 23 March at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, underneath the theme ‘Industry for Water’.
The inaugural session can be held within the presence of the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Paatil, together with senior representatives from authorities and business.
The Conclave highlights the rising convergence of Departments, academia, and business in direction of strengthening India’s water safety by way of a ‘whole-of-government’ and ‘whole-of-society’ method. Recognising water as a significant nationwide useful resource and the first function of States/UTs in its administration, they’ve been inspired to organise appropriate actions to mark the event. Such initiatives can improve public consciousness, promote group participation, and encourage accountable water use. States/UTs might undertake consciousness programmes, showcase greatest practices akin to rainwater harvesting and reuse, have interaction with industries and concrete native our bodies to enhance water-use effectivity, and promote community-led initiatives.
The conclave will function a nationwide platform for dialogue, innovation, and collaboration for sustainable water administration, bringing collectively policymakers, business leaders, academia, startups, MSMEs, and younger innovators to co-create scalable, technology-driven options.
Positioning the business as a key driver of water-use effectivity, recycling, reuse, and innovation, the conclave highlights a paradigm shift the place industries are transitioning from water customers to water stewards, adopting smarter and extra sustainable practices. The occasion will witness participation from over 700 delegates throughout sectors.
A key spotlight would be the felicitation of Jal Shakti Hackathon winners, recognising modern and impactful options within the water sector. State governments will actively take part, significantly within the census-focused session, which will even characteristic the felicitation marking the completion and launch of main nationwide water census reviews, underscoring the significance of data-driven water governance.
The ‘Industry for Water’ session will culminate in a Joint Industry Declaration, reaffirming business dedication in direction of sustainable water stewardship.
The Ministry will even spotlight initiatives selling analysis and innovation within the water sector, fostering collaboration between authorities, business, and academia.
Through this multi-stakeholder engagement, the conclave embodies the spirit of ‘Ideas. Innovation. Action.’, aiming to catalyse partnerships, innovation, and coverage convergence–where innovation meets accountability to construct a water-secure and resilient India.
World Water Day, held on March 22 yearly since 1993, is an annual United Nations observance specializing in the significance of freshwater.
A core focus of World Water Day is to assist the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6: Water and sanitation for all by 2030. (ANI)