Ministry of Jal Shakti to host 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) in September 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 25 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Ministry of Jal Shakti will host the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) from September 22-26, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
The theme for the IIWW is Climate Resilient Water Management.
Conceptualised in 2012, the IIWW is held biennially to advance innovation, global partnerships, and knowledge-sharing in water governance.
The event will comprise 49 sessions with participation from 11 country delegations, six Union Ministries, and 16 States and Union Territories.
The IIWW will feature thematic forums including the Global Water Leaders Forum, Business Forum, Country Forum, Youth Forum, and Startup Forum.
The event will run alongside the Second International Water Sanitation and Hygiene Conference 2026.