About the conference:
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in association with the Ministry of Water Resources River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India, is organizing the 3rd India Water Forum (IWF), an international water convention from 20th – 22nd April, 2016, at India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
Considering the interlinkage between water security and economic prosperity of the country, theme for 3rd India Water Forum has been selected as “Water for Sustainability: Towards Development and Prosperity”. The forum aims to identify challenges related to ensuring the adequate quantities of acceptable quality water, which may be acting as bottlenecks for rapid and sustainable socio-economic development of the country. The forum also envisages to explore solutions and implementation pathways, which may transform water availability scenarios from a stressor to a catalyst in rapid growth of country’s economy.
Thematic sessions for 3rd IWF 2016:
Besides inaugural and valedictory session the conference is structured into 6 panel discussions spread over three days, focusing the following specific themes.
- Cleaning Ganga and its role in economic development
- Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: A model for social empowerment
- Agriculture and improving water use efficiency
- Green Infrastructure on water: An alternative for urban water crisis
- Role of corporate in ensuring water security
- Trans-boundary waters: Need for collaboration
Who should participate
- Government officials and Policy Makers
- National and International Organizations
- Researchers, Scientists, Academicians, and Water users (Urban and Rural)
- Corporates and Business Communities
- NGOs, Pani Panchayats, Water User Association & community organizations
- Students
Download the details and brochure of the event from below.
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