9th India International Water Week and Sujalam Bharat DPI — UPPSC current affairs 24 September 2026

The Ministry of Jal Shakti convened the 2nd day of the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW 2026) focusing on climate-resilient water management and digital public infrastructure.

Digital Public Infrastructure

Open digital networks and platforms built as public goods for data-driven governance.

Decision Support System

Software platform using geospatial and hydrologic data to assist in planning and policy execution.

Source Sustainability

Measures ensuring long-term recharge and safety of water sources used for drinking supply.

Greywater

Wastewater generated from domestic uses like washing and bathing, excluding sewage.

An international conference organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to address water security, governance, and technology implementation.
Features bilateral knowledge-sharing forums, including cooperation with the Netherlands on climate-resilient WASH systems.

Digital public infrastructure created to support data-driven water planning, asset management, and risk-informed decision-making.
Includes Decision Support Systems (DSS) designed to track drinking water source sustainability and greywater treatment.

Shifts focus under Jal Jeevan Mission from mere physical infrastructure creation to source sustainability and operational resilience.
Integrates digital public infrastructure with local governance to manage climate risks in rural drinking water supplies.

Sujalam Bharat is a Digital Public Infrastructure tool aimed at water source sustainability.

Significance of transition from infrastructure creation to source sustainability in rural water supply.

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