India Water Week: Water, Energy and Food Security

Topics include: integrated water resources management; water and infrastructure development; water and energy security; water and food security; climate change; water governance; groundwater management; urban and rural water management; and several others. Water is the prime input to the growth and prosperity of the nation. Keeping in view the vital role of water in all aspects of life and also in assuring sustained development of economy, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India have endeavored to celebrate India Water Week on an annual basis to provide a forum for national and international level dialogue for the policy makers as well as technical and socio-economic area workers in the sector as well as the society in general for generating innovative ideas and recognizing the works of significance by the individuals and organizers. As a part of the celebrations, a multi-disciplinary conference, a technology-cum-public awareness exhibition and study tours have been planned. All interested are welcome for joining hands with the Ministry of Water Resources for making this week a sustained success. This year, the first event will be organised between 10th to 14th April 2012 at New Delhi. The conference will be organised at Vigyan Bhavan — a prime location for the events at the highest priority of Government of India and the Exhibition will be organised at Pragati Maidan an international level exhibition venue hosting many international expositions and events. At this point of time, the organisers will be pleased to have your interest registered with us so that we can provide you further information and facilities for becoming a part of the conference/ exhibition/ other events. If you would like to express your interest in the event, please take a few moments and register at Register Now. There is no financial implications for the expression of interest through this registration. Once you register, you will be able to access all the details regarding your participation through this utility. The theme of the event is "Water, Energy and Food Security: Call for solutions". As a part of the conference, the following topics will be discussed -Integrated Water Resources Management -Water and Infrastructure Development -Water for Energy Security -Water for Food Security -Climate Change -Water Governance -Water Security and Risk Management -Economics and Financing of Water Projects -Ground Water Management -Urban and Rural Water Management -Water and Health -Capacity Building for Water Resources Management -Industry Innovative Solutions -Research in Water Sector -Disaster Management In addition, there will be two Special sessions for Invitees from political and civil society area. The entire event is being organized as a joint effort of the entire Ministry of Water Resources and all its associated organizations namely:- -National Water Development Agency -Central Water Commission -Central Ground Water Board -Central Soil and Material Research Station -Central Water & Power Research Station -National Institute of Hydrology