Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurates 9th India International Water Week 2026
On 22 September 2026, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on the theme 'Climate Resilient Water Management'.
Summary
The 9th India International Water Week is a five-day event from 22 to 26 September organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan called for judicious use, conservation and integrated management of water, saying 'Jal Suraksha will lead to Jan Suraksha and Rashtra Suraksha'. The Vice-President also said India's traditional wisdom offers lessons for today's water challenges.
Key facts
- Event
- 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026
- Dates / venue
- 22–26 Sep 2026, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Theme
- Climate Resilient Water Management
- Organiser
- Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Inaugurated by
- Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the theme of the 9th India International Water Week 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Climate Resilient Water Management
The 9th IIWW (22–26 September 2026) is centred on the theme 'Climate Resilient Water Management'.
Who inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week at Bharat Mandapam on 22 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the five-day event organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.