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India and the European Union (EU) have agreed to enhance cooperation in sustainable water management, as announced at the 6th EU-India Water Forum held on the sidelines of the 8th India Water Week in New Delhi. Both parties committed to advancing cooperation in river basin management and fostering innovation and technology. Additionally, India and the EU are exploring trilateral cooperation in East Africa to address water management challenges in water bodies such as Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika. The event also featured a talk by Prof. Asit K. Biswas on innovative strategies for meeting India's water needs by 2047. The International WASH Conference, part of the India Water Week, focused on integrating technology into water management systems. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, welcomed participants to the event, which showcased government departments, academia, industry, and 50 startups, with initiatives like the Jal Shakti Abhiyan being highlighted. Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary, presided over the forum. The Bhu-neer portal for groundwater regulation was also e-launched during the event.
