Western Region State Water Secretaries Conference in Pune | 23 Jan 2026

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.