Why in the News?

Water Resources Secretary Debashree Mukherjee mentioned that the National Water Policy is likely to be updated soon, with the new minister working to solve the remaining issues. She shared this during the preview event for the 8th International event, which will be held from 17th to 21st September.

About India Water Week

• It is an annual event.
• It is a deliberate effort to foster dialogue among experts, policymakers, and the public.
• Organiser: Ministry of Jal Shakti
• Theme of 2024: “Partnerships and Cooperation for Inclusive Water Development and Management”
• An important segment of the 2024 edition is the International WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Conference, organised by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
• Focus
  • The India Water Week comes with a focus on sustainable development and international cooperation.
  • It is an attempt to shape policies and strategies that will have lasting impacts on the future of India’s water resources.
• Aim: To bring issues of growing water scarcity, pollution, and inefficient use of existing water supplies to the forefront by promoting cutting-edge solutions that go beyond conventional methods.