India and EU Enhance Cooperation in Sustainable Water Management at 6th EU-India Water Forum
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 6th EU-India Water Forum held on the sidelines of the 8th India Water Week, New Delhi. |
| Agreement | India and the EU agreed to enhance cooperation in sustainable water management. |
| Discussion Agenda | - Platform for discussing water sector challenges.- Sharing best practices.- Enhancing business and research opportunities.- Commitment to sustainable water resource management. |
| Highlights | - Commitment to address global water issues through collaboration.- Focus on Phase III aligning with India's National 2030 Agenda and EU's Global Gateway Strategy.- Explored trilateral collaboration with East Africa. |
| About IEWP | - Established under the Joint Declaration (2016) and MoU on Water Cooperation.- Strengthens political and strategic framework for EU-India water management collaboration.- Engages governments, businesses, and research. |
| Components of IEWP | 1. EU and Ministry of Jal Shakti cooperation.2. EU and BMZ funded IEWP Action.3. EU Member States.4. Research and Innovation.5. Businesses. |
| Projects Under IEWP | - Collaboration on Tapi and Ramganga River Basins.- Phase III extends to Brahmaputra Basin.- 7 co-funded research and innovation projects worth €37.4 million.- Focus on water purification, wastewater treatment, etc. |