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India, African Nations Boost WASH Cooperation: Knowledge Exchange, Digital Innovation, Climate Resilience
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News18•24-09-2026, 21:00
India, African Nations Boost WASH Cooperation: Knowledge Exchange, Digital Innovation, Climate Resilience
- •India and 22 African countries discussed strengthening cooperation in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) at a roundtable during the Second India International WASH Conference.
- •Discussions focused on knowledge exchange, capacity-building, digital innovation, community-led service delivery, and climate-resilient solutions.
- •India shared its experiences from the Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin, emphasizing public health, women's empowerment, and community ownership.
- •African representatives highlighted common priorities including water harvesting, groundwater management, wastewater treatment, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
- •Both sides expressed interest in government-to-government cooperation, technical exchanges, pilot projects, and research partnerships to achieve SDG 6.
Key Questions Answered
The roundtable focused on strengthening cooperation in water, sanitation, and hygiene through knowledge exchange, capacity-building, digital innovation, community-led service delivery, and climate-resilient solutions.
Tap-water coverage under the Jal Jeevan Mission has grown from 32.4 million rural households in 2019 to over 159.4 million households currently.
The roundtable was convened by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, during the ninth India International Water Week 2026.