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National Conclave on

Water and Glacier Day

On the occasion of World Rao, Secretary, Department of One of the key highlights of the
Water Day and Glacier Day, a Water Resources, River Devel- conclave was the Technical
National Conclave was orga- opment & Ganga Rejuvena- Workshop on Glacier, which
nized by the National Mission tion, among others. Their underscored the critical role of

for Clean Ganga (NMCG) at Dr. addresses emphasized the glaciers and the cryosphere in
Ambedkar International importance of water conserva sustaining Himalayan river
Centre, New Delhi. The event tion, sustainable manage- systems and ensuring water

brought together a diverse ment, community participa-
security in the Indian Himala-
group of stakeholders includ- tion, and the integration of
yan Region.
ing policymakers, scientists, science and policy for ensuring The session brought together
industry leaders, and civil long-term water security in leading experts, researchers,
society representatives to India. and practitioners to discuss

deliberate on critical water- The event featured multiple emerging scientic insights on
sector challenges and thematic sessions, including glacier change, hydrological
solutions. focused discussions on responses, spring systems,

The conclave was graced by glaciers and sludge manage- sediment dynamics, and the

eminent dignitaries such as ment, highlighting their broader ecological and socio-
Shri C. R. Paatil, Hon’ble signicance in shaping the economic implications of
Minister of Jal Shakti; Shri Raj cryosphere degradation.
country’s water future.
Bhushan Choudhary, Hon’ble Discussions emphasized the
Theme 1: Session – Techni-
Minister of State; Shri V. urgent need to understand the
cal Workshop on Glacier
Somanna, Hon’ble Minister of interconnectedness between
(NMCG)
State; and Shri V. L. Kantha glaciers, river ows, springs,

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