India, Nov. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

New Delhi: The Ministry of Jal Shakti organised a high-level brainstorming session under the Chairmanship of the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Patil, to deliberate on strengthening water governance, improving service delivery, ensuring water security, and enhancing the long-term sustainability of the water sector. The meeting was attended by the Ministers of State for Jal Shakti, Shri V. Somanna and Dr Raj Bhushan Choudhary, along with senior officers of the Ministry.

The session witnessed a free, open and constructive exchange of ideas on a wide range of issues relating to water resources management, drinking water and sanitation, river rejuvenation, irrigation e...