Indo-Africa Roundtable on WASH Held as part of Second India International WASH Conference During 9th IIWW 2026

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, convened the high-level Indo-Africa Roundtable on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as part of the Second India International WASH Conference during the 9th India International Water Week 2026. Bringing together ambassadors and representatives from 22 African countries, international organizations, and scientists, the event focused on sharing India's experiences under the Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin. Key themes included community-led service delivery, digital public infrastructure like Sujalam Bharat, women's empowerment in local water governance, capacity building, and climate-resilient WASH solutions to advance Sustainable Development Goal 6.