The Jal Shakti Summit will focus on water infrastructure, conservation and drinking water systems during a two-day Department Summit in New Delhi. The event aims to strengthen Centre-State cooperation and accelerate implementation of key water programmes.
Jal Shakti Summit Focuses on Water Infrastructure
The Jal Shakti Summit will focus on the timely implementation of water infrastructure projects. Discussions will cover project execution, inter-agency coordination and measures to improve project outcomes.
The summit will promote cooperative federalism and encourage collective ownership of national priorities. Closer coordination between the Centre and States will remain a key focus.
Jal Shakti Summit Drives Water Conservation
Water conservation will be another major theme of the Jal Shakti Summit. Discussions will cover Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari-Catch the Rain, rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge.
Officials will also discuss the sustainability of drinking water sources. Digital monitoring will be examined as a tool to improve water management and project oversight.
Jal Shakti Summit Reviews Drinking Water Schemes
The Jal Shakti Summit will also review the operation and maintenance of rural drinking water supply schemes under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
Discussions will cover asset management and measures to ensure reliable drinking water services. Community-led water governance will also form part of the discussions.
Centre-State Cooperation Gets Priority
The Department Summit is the first in a series of Departmental Summits envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The platform aims to strengthen collaboration between the Centre and States on national priorities.
The Jal Shakti Summit will address implementation challenges across water infrastructure, conservation, source sustainability and rural drinking water supply. The initiative aims to improve coordination and accelerate outcomes in the water sector.
Source: AIR
