“Every drop saved helps our people and enhances our progress”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi writes on Twitter. “Together, let’s further water conservation and contribute to a sustainable planet,” he says.
World Water Day is observed every year on March 22 in order to highlight the importance of water. It also raises awareness about the water crisis in the world. The resolution to observe March 22 as World Water Day was adopted by the U.N. General Assembly in 1992.
The United Nations Sustainability Development Goal no. 6 also focuses on ensuring a clean and stable water supply and effective water sanitation for all people by the year 2030.
This year’s theme is ‘Groundwater, making the invisible visible’. Most arid areas of the world depend entirely on groundwater. Groundwater supplies a large proportion of water we use for drinking, sanitation, food production and industrial processes.
The UN further says that “Exploring, protecting and sustainably using groundwater will be central to surviving and adapting to climate change and meeting the needs of a growing population.” It also urges people to participate in online conversations about the importance of water by using social media, with hashtags #MyGroundwaterStory & #WorldWaterDay.
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