International WASH Conference 2024: Sustaining Rural Water Supply
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | International WASH Conference |
| Organizer | Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti |
| Date | 17th-19th September 2024 |
| Location | New Delhi |
| Theme | Sustaining Rural Water Supply |
| Key Focus | Knowledge exchange, innovations, and best practices to tackle global WASH challenges (SDG 6) |
| Key Participants | Smt. Vini Mahajan, Secretary, DDWS, and others |
| Sessions | Over 40 sessions, 143 paper presentations, 5 panel discussions |
| Topics Covered | Water quality, greywater management, community engagement, climate change adaptation |
| Key Event | 8th India Water Week |
| India Water Week Theme | Partnerships and Cooperation for Inclusive Water Development and Management |
| Exhibition | Swachh Sujal Gaon model village exhibition showcasing India's WASH efforts |
| Global Inspiration | Inspired by Stockholm Water Week |
| Future Emphasis | Global collaboration, technology-driven innovations, community-led solutions |