Maharashtra
Western Region State Water Secretaries Conference in Pune
- 23 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Western Region State Water Secretaries Conference was held in Pune, Maharashtra, in January 2026.
Key Points
- Organising Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR).
- Objective: Strengthen synergistic partnerships between the Central and Western Region States.
- For effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of water sector projects.
- Focus Areas: Implementation of central sector water schemes
- Efficient water resource management and interstate cooperation.
- Promotion of sustainable irrigation projects and drinking water initiatives.
- Sharing best practices in water conservation, watershed management, and river basin development.
- Significance: Strengthens Centre–State coordination in the water sector.
- Aims to accelerate National Jal Jeevan Mission targets and integrated water management.
- Encourages knowledge exchange and adoption of innovative technologies in water resource management.
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