Ministry of Jal Shakti to host the First Departmental Summit under Hon'ble Prime Minister's Vision of Cooperative Federalism

The Ministry of Jal Shakti is hosting the first Departmental Summit from September 1-2, 2026, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. Modelled on the Prime Minister's vision of cooperative federalism, the summit brings together union and state political leadership and senior officials to foster Centre-State collaboration for national development. The two-day event focuses on four thematic pillars: timely implementation of water infrastructure projects, Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari-Catch the Rain, source sustainability of drinking water systems, and the operation and maintenance of rural drinking water supply schemes under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0. Participating states will present their outcomes and action plans to the Prime Minister during the valedictory session.