President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the four-day 8th India Water Week 2024 to be kicked off from Tuesday, bringing international and domestic water experts under a platform to deliberate on issues beyond conventional solutions and exploring innovative approaches to address the complexities of water management in the 21st century.

Addressing the media during the Curtain Raiser Press Conference here on Monday, Secretary (Jal Shakti) Debashree Mukherjee said that the theme of the mega event is ‘Partnerships and Cooperation for Inclusive Water Development and Management’.

“Our theme underscores a fundamental truth: achieving sustainable water management requires collaboration across all sectors and levels,” she added. Mukherjee further informed that the event, the eighth in the series, will be inaugurated in the presence of Union Minister of Jal Shakti CR Paatil and Minister of State Raj Bhushan Choudhary. It is being organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

The event will feature distinguished delegates, including experts in the field of water resources from various countries, as well as ministers and senior officers from Central and State Governments, faculty from various academic institutions, representatives from non-governmental organizations, and civil society.

The aim is to initiate regular and systematic discussions and talks with eminent stakeholders through seminars, exhibitions, and other parallel sessions to build public awareness and gain support for implementing key strategies for the conservation, preservation, and optimal use of available water, said a statement here.

At the event, while representatives from the government sector will share their vision and perspectives on the water sector, global experts will present their insightful and thought-provoking ideas.

The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj, participating as a partner ministry, will showcase its efforts to advance sustainable water practices in rural India. It is promoting Water-Sufficient Villages as part of its initiative on the Localization of Sustainable Development Goals through targeted panchayat development plans by converging resources.