world water day

On world water day, 350 volunteers, led by environmentalist Subhajit Mukherjee, removed 3,000 kg of plastic from Manori Beach. This significant cleanup, involving students and various groups, filled over 400 garbage bags. The initiative, supported by Leave India, marks the start of a year-long mission to tackle the 100 tonnes of plastic still polluting the coastline.

The Government Engineering College in Buxar celebrated world water day with a vibrant event focused on water conservation. With the support of the NCC, students delved into the essential nature of water and their role in protecting it. Embracing the theme 'Every Drop Counts', the event featured inspiring lectures, dynamic discussions, and an initiative to promote conservation practices.

Odisha's youth are making waves globally, with seven students presenting an innovative fintech project at the Tokyo Global Finance Forum. Meanwhile, IIT-Bhubaneswar is fostering Indian Knowledge Systems through a new collaboration, and BJEM School students highlighted water conservation solutions for world water day, showcasing local talent and academic advancements.

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Bhubaneswar faces a significant drinking water deficit of 65.50 MLD, exacerbated by severe pollution in the Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers due to untreated sewage and industrial effluents. Residents are already experiencing water shortages, highlighting the urgent need for improved infrastructure and stricter environmental controls to ensure water security.

In Ranchi, the vibrant energy of fifty-five artists filled the air during a three-day art camp dedicated to environmental stewardship. This initiative, known as the 'All India Spring Art Camp' and part of the broader 'Prakriti 2026' project, sought to illuminate the pressing issue of ecological degradation.

Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched water resource projects totaling Rs 2,612 crore, emphasizing water conservation and the state's commitment to providing clean piped water to every home. He highlighted initiatives like the Jal Jeevan Mission and stressed water security's role in Odisha's development, urging collective action for responsible water use.

Women make up less than 17 percent of the paid water workforce globally — but in India's villages, they are already running the systems. This is the story of how grassroots networks and government schemes are turning water's biggest burden-bearers into its most effective managers.

world water day is an annual event commemorated on March 22 to raise awareness of freshwater's significance and promote sustainable water management. Sustainable water management is crucial, which includes reducing wastage, safeguarding water sources, promoting water reuse, and investing in water infrastructure. Moreover, it requires a holistic approach that includes considering factors like social, economic, and environmental aspects and fulfill the needs and rights of all the stakeholders for the benefit of present and future generations.

Several NGOs and social organisations came forward to hold programmes on Tuesday to mark world water day.

On the occasion, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant formed a human chain at Technical Training Institute and near Central Stores Junction displaying water conservation messages to the employees.

A city-based organization will revive the glory of a 200-year-old stepwell in Mehsana and sensitize citizens about the importance of nurturing heritage structures to mark world water day on Friday.

To create awareness about conservation of water, Srinivas Group of Colleges will organize a 1.5 km road march from National Institute of Technology-Karnataka, Surathkal to Srinivas School of Engineering, in Mukka on Friday at 9.15am.

world water day was celebrated at Mount Abu where students of various schools participated in the workshop organized by People For Animals (PFA) - an NGO to create awareness among children to conserve water and environment.

The theme of this year's world water day, 'Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge', might as well have been chosen keeping the BMC in mind.

As part of the concluding activity of the Consumer Rights Awareness Fortnight GOACAN will be highlighting the theme of the world water day 'Importance of water quality' so as to get consumers involved in protecting water quality.

On Thursday morning, the eve of world water day (March 22), some religious people -- both men and women -- were taking bath in the Ganga near the newly constructed sewage pumping station in Nagwa area, where millions of liters of municipal sewage from the city find a way to go to the holy river through Asi nullah.

The administration and people in one voice emphasised the need to conserve water on the occasion of the world water day on Tuesday. The district officials said attempts should be made to popularise rainwater harvesting.

Water requires an interdisciplinary understanding, says Anjal Prakash, senior fellow & director - Peri Urban Water Security Project on the eve of world water day on March 22.

On world water day (Thursday), there couldn't be a better gift for Bangaloreans, especially those living in new areas.The Rs 1,000crore grant to BWSSB comes as a boon to parched areas.