India calls for global water cooperation at IIWW 2026

Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil, speaking at India International Water Week 2026, warned that climate change is disrupting global water cycles. He called for better science, monitoring, and early warning systems. Patil highlighted Jal Jeevan Mission's expansion from 3.24 crore to 16 crore rural tap connections and stressed water security as central to Viksit Bharat@2047.