On World Water Day, several leaders, in India and abroad, took to social media to highlight the importance of this day. Here are some of their tweets
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World Water Day is marked on 22 March annually to raise awareness about the conservation of water resources. The day also aims to highlight how several regions globally are facing shortage of freshwater due to over-exploitation of the natural resource.
World Water Day also aims to raise awareness about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), which also include clean water and sanitation for all. This year, the theme of World Water Day is ‘Groundwater – Making the invisible visible.
On World Water Day, several leaders, in India and abroad, took to social media to highlight the importance of this day. Here are some of their tweets:
In an official statement on the United Nations website, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres talked about how groundwater resources are being depleted due to a variety of reasons. He also stated that the world needs to improve “exploration, monitoring and analysis of groundwater resources” for better and more sustainable management of the natural resource.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to social media on the occasion and reaffirmed the country’s pledge to “save every drop of water”. Modi also talked about measures like the Jal Jeevan Mission, which aim to provide access to clean drinking water to every person in the country.
The Prime Minister also praised all organisations and individuals who are working towards water conservation in India.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu also took to Twitter to create awareness about conserving water resources. He also asserted that the “precious” natural resource is at the core of all sustainable development efforts.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also took to social media and asked users to join the Jal Jeevan Mission started by PM Modi.
The Congress party also took to Twitter to encourage the sustainable conservation of freshwater resources in the country.
Sadhguru also stated the importance of providing access to clean drinking water to all individuals.
Sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik posted an image of his latest sculpture on World Water Day to highlight the need for conserving this resource for future generations.
According to the UN, about 2.2 billion people are presently without access to clean drinking water. The global water crisis has also led to groundwater resources, which is the source of half of the total volume of water drawn for domestic use globally, being overexploited.
Until global pressure on freshwater resources decreases, more and more people will be left without access to clean drinking water.