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Where was All India Water Secretaries’ Conference 2026 held?
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti convened the All India Water Secretaries’ Conference 2026 in New Delhi to strengthen national water governance and security.
The All India Water Secretaries' Conference 2026 was organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in New Delhi to align state and central priorities regarding water resource management. The conference served as a platform to review critical progress across eight priority areas, including irrigation reforms and the Catch the Rain campaign. It emphasizes the government's focus on sustainable water usage, infrastructure safety, and the institutionalization of water reform frameworks across Indian states.
Event held on July 13-14, 2026, in New Delhi
Chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil
Target set to complete comprehensive dam safety evaluations by December 2026
Review focused on eight priority areas, including the M-CADWM scheme and the Dam Safety Act, 2021
A is correct — The All India Water Secretaries’ Conference 2026 was organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in New Delhi on July 13-14, 2026.
Remember that the Ministry of Jal Shakti was formed in 2019 by merging the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation with the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, reflecting a holistic approach to water security.