- The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Roorkee, along with the National Institute of Hydrology Roorkee inaugurated the Roorkee Water Conclave 2024 on March 4, 2024
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, in a collaborative initiative with the National Institute of Hydrology Roorkee, inaugurated the Roorkee Water Conclave 2024 on March 4. The conclave was an international conference held in Roorkee, which serves as a pivotal platform for global discourse on water resources management, attracting diverse participants from researchers to policymakers.
With a focus on topics ranging from water management to emerging technologies, the conference facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange. With the support of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the Government of India, the conclave has been aiming to help everyone understand the ideas of a circular economy and how to make the water sector stronger. The Ministry’s support has shown that the government is committed to solving important problems like lack of water, pollution and sustainability.
Professor Berit Arheimer, a hydrologist from the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) and President of the International Association for Hydrological Sciences spoke about the critical role of collaborative platforms like the Roorkee Water Conclave in addressing global water challenges. She highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge exchange in developing sustainable water management solutions that benefit societies worldwide.
The partnership between the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) and IIT Roorkee amplifies the impact of the Roorkee Water Conclave, combining expertise from two esteemed institutions with a rich legacy in the water sector.
Professor K K Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, during his address said that the Roorkee Water Conclave is a testament to their commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration in the critical area of water management. He said that through platforms like these, they can harness the collective wisdom of academia, industry and government to address the pressing challenges of water scarcity and pollution.
The Roorkee Water Conclave 2024 marks the continuation of a tradition initiated with the inaugural event in 2020, which focused on “Hydrological Aspects of Climate Change,” followed by the second edition in 2022, themed “Water Security and Sustainable Development.” As the third installment of this esteemed conference, the Roorkee Water Conclave 2024 builds upon its legacy of addressing pressing water-related issues.
