Vice President Launches SURM Framework, AI-Driven Reservoir Management at India International Water Week

September 22, 2026 3:44 PM

Vice President Launches SURM Framework, AI-Driven Reservoir Management at India International Water Week

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, launching the Sustainable Urban River Management (SURM) Framework and AI/ML-driven Integrated Reservoir Sediment Management to advance technology-enabled and climate-resilient water management. The five-day event, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti from September 22 to 26, is being held under the theme “Climate Resilient Water Management”. Address...

PM Modi: Water Security a Shared Responsibility, Calls for Scientific Solutions and Jan Bhagidari

September 22, 2026 2:57 PM

PM Modi: Water Security a Shared Responsibility, Calls for Scientific Solutions and Jan Bhagidari

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised that water security is a shared responsibility requiring stronger systems, scientific solutions and sustained public participation, or Jan Bhagidari. He shared an article by Union Minister for Jal Shakti C R Patil published in an English daily, highlighting India’s efforts to build climate-resilient water management through initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, Namami Gange, water conservation and technology-driven solutions. PM Modi s...