The event began with a welcome address by Mr. Sanjeev Roy, Founder and Director of MCWR, followed by an inaugural address from Dr. Anshuman, Director of Water Resources at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). Distinguished speakers included Dr. Akito Takahashi, Senior Representative of JICA India Office, who presented Japan's water and river management blueprint and its applicability to the Indian context. Mr. T.B.N. Singh, Member of the Central Ground Water Board, Government of India, shared insights on the government's master plan for water management and environmental control. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. BalakrishnaPisupati, Head of UNEP India Office, who emphasized the global significance of river conservation efforts.

The conference featured two panel discussions on "Floodplain Development, River Health and Community" and "Maa Yamuna SwachhAbhiyan." These sessions witnessed active participation from representatives of academics, social service organizations, civil society groups, NGOs, and national and international educational institutions. The conference concluded with informative and inspirational takeaways, successfully creating a collaborative platform for knowledge sharing and developing innovative solutions for river conservation and water resource management.