Policymakers, researchers and startups will discuss sustainable groundwater management, rainwater harvesting
May 28, 2026: The Ministry of Jal Shakti will organise a national workshop on research and development in the water sector on June 1 in New Delhi. The event will bring together policymakers, researchers, innovators, startups and domain experts to discuss sustainable groundwater management, technological innovation and rainwater harvesting. The workshop aims to encourage scientific and technological interventions for improving water security and promoting sustainable water practices across the country.
According to the ministry, the discussions will focus on scalable solutions for water management, including innovations addressing real-world water challenges in India. Sessions will examine scientific interventions related to leachate treatment, irrigation management, groundwater sustainability and community-led water conservation models that can be replicated at the grassroots level. Technical presentations will also highlight the use of remote sensing and drone surveys to study the environmental impact of sand mining and infrastructure planning in river regions.
C. R. Patil, Union Jal Shakti Minister, will inaugurate the workshop at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in the presence of ministers of state Jitendra Singh, Raj Bhushan Choudhary and V. Somanna. A dedicated session on aquifer mapping in urban areas and a study on Bhutan’s Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project are also expected to be part of the workshop discussions.