Measures such as the governments have ensured water conservation and access to clean drinking water in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of World Water Day.
“Over the last few years, it is heartening to see water conversation become a mass movement, with innovative efforts taking place in all parts of the nation. I would like to appreciate all those individuals and organizations who are working towards saving water,” PM Modi tweeted.
Since 1993, March 22 has been marked as “World Water Day” every year to highlight the importance of freshwater.
According to the United Nations (UN), ‘World Water Day’ celebrates water and is meant to raise awareness about 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. “It is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis.”
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One of the main focuses of World Water Day is to support the achievement of ‘Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.’
Why is it important?
According to the UN, one in three people lives without safe drinking water even today. By 2050, up to 5.7 billion people may be living in areas where water is scarce for at least one month a year.
At its meeting in Rome last week, UN-Water decided that “Groundwater: making the invisible visible” – proposed by IGRAC – will be the theme for World Water Day 2022. A World Water Day on groundwater would put a spotlight on this invisible resource, enhance knowledge exchange and collaboration and thereby increase the awareness of the importance of taking care of our groundwater.
Observance of the World Water Day seeks to reaffirm that water and sanitation measures are key to reducing poverty, achieving environmental sustainability and economic growth.