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The ET Infra Water Conclave 2026 commenced in New Delhi to discuss India's target of universal safe drinking water access by 2030, as per UN Sustainable Development Goals. The event will review progress on initiatives such as Jal Jeevan Mission and AMRUT, and the $12 billion investment plan for water infrastructure.

Discussions will include public-private partnerships, risk-sharing models in sewage treatment and desalination, and the importance of operational zoning for water distribution. The conclave is supported by various organizations, including the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board and Indian Plumbing Association.