Irrigation sector is the largest consumer of freshwater resources, accounting for about 80% of usage in most developing countries. While it has driven economic growth and improved rural livelihoods, challenges like water scarcity, climate change, and environmental degradation threaten its sustainability. Thus optimal utilisation of available water resources is of utmost importance. The past two decades have seen significant transformations in irrigation, with innovations like drip and sprinkler systems, precision agriculture, and community-based schemes enhancing crop yields and resource efficiency

In today's world, where water scarcity and climate change are pressing concerns, optimizing irrigation practices is crucial for sustainable agriculture. Smart Irrigation Management offers a solution by leveraging advanced technologies to deliver the right amount of water at the right time, improving crop yields and reducing waste. Internet of Things (IoT), smartphone tools, and sensors are technologies that further enable farmers to know the exact status of their field, including soil temperature, amount of water required, weather conditions etc. The use of sensors is also important for farmers to better understand their crops, reduce the environmental impacts and conserve resources. Therefore, by the usage of SMART agriculture, farmers are given the opportunity to produce yields while using fewer resources, such as fertilizers, water, and seeds.

The Second Indo-Global Irrigation Summit 2026, is being organized by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) to mark its foundation day. The summit will bring together global leaders in water management, irrigation experts, and representatives from International and National financing agency and governments. The main theme of the summit is “Smart Irrigation Management”. The irrigation summit 2026 is proposed to be held at New Delhi, India from 24-25 June 2026.

The Summit will provide an opportunity to all stakeholders to discuss and deliberate upon the latest irrigation policies, practices, innovations, and technologies etc. The Exhibition will provides an excellent platform for industries to showcase their products and share latest technological development in the field of irrigation and drainage.

Programme

International and National experts and professionals, policy makers, technocrats, bureaucrats, researchers, and academician, etc will participate in the summit. The programme of the summit will include The programme of the Summit will include:

• Keynote lectures from experts
• Selected technical papers presentations
• Exhibition and presentations of latest tool and technology for best irrigation practices.