Tag: World Water Day

Honorable Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Patil unveils ‘Jalkranti’, applauds Gujarat’s water conservation efforts.

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Ahmedabad witnessed a significant moment in the state’s water conservation journey with the launch of ‘Jalkranti’, a book authored by Shri Mansukh Suvagiya, widely regarded as the pioneer of Gujarat’s grassroots water revolution. The book was unveiled by Hon’ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti and President, BJP Gujarat, Shri C.R. Paatil, in the presence of senior Ministers, Members of Parliament, and social leaders. Addressing the gathering, Shri Paatil commended Shri Suvagiya’s decades-long commitment to water conservation, highlighting his leadership in the construction of more than 3,200 check dams and lakes…

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ROUNDTABLE CONFERENCE ON SWACHH BHARAT MISSION GRAMEEN (SBM-G) FOCUSES ON SUSTAINABILITY, COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP, AND CREDIBLE PROGRESS FOR SWACHH BHARAT MISSION

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The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation convened a Roundtable Conference on Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The meeting brought together State Ministers and officials from 28 States/UTs to review progress and chart the next phase of rural sanitation. Union Minister Shri C.R. Patil praised collective achievements and stressed innovation, waste-to energy, and climate-resilient sanitation. He emphasized that SBM-G and JJM together ensure sustainable sanitation and water security. With every rural household receiving tap water through JJM, effective greywater management under SBM-G becomes crucial. The…

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Vietwater 2025 – The Premier Meeting Point for Vietnam’s Water Industry

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Vietnam’s  water sector is entering a period of strong development, emerging as a vital infrastructure industry that is drawing increasing attention from government bodies, businesses, and international investors. Against this backdrop, Vietwater 2025 reaffirms its role as the leading industry event, connecting domestic and global enterprises with the latest trends, technologies, and solutions. The exhibition will take place from October 22 to 24, 2025, at the SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring over 400 exhibitors from 45 countries and welcoming more than 11,000 trade visitors. This year, Vietwater will…

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GVMC FAST-TRACKS RS 1,200 CR DESALINATION PLANT FOR VIZAG

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The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is accelerating plans to launch a 100 MLD desalination plant, aimed at addressing industrial water demand and easing pressure on domestic supply. A stakeholder meeting was recently held with Andhra Pradesh Urban Infrastructure and Asset Management Limited (APUIAML) and Israel-based IDE Technologies to discuss feasibility and project components. Officials confirmed that a request for proposal (RFP) will be floated shortly. As per the initial proposals, the 100 MLD plant is estimated to cost around Rs 1,200 crore. The project is likely to be executed…

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Advancing Water Treatment for a Sustainable Future

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On the World Water Day, we come together to recognize the need for clean and pollution free water and sustainable management of our planet’s most vital resource. This year’s theme, Glacier Preservation, draws our attention to the alarming rate of glaciers melting due to climate change, uncontrolled human activities and the profound impact it has on global water security. Glaciers are the lifeline of many of the world’s major river systems, serving as natural reservoirs that supply freshwater to global population. In India, the Himalayan glaciers are crucial for sustaining…

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Preserving Water for a Sustainable Future

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On this World Water Day, we reflect on the critical importance of preserving water and the urgent need to protect our water resources – surface, underground and planet’s glaciers. This year’s World Water Day theme, Glacier Preservation, highlights the alarming rate at which glaciers are melting due to climate change and the severe consequences this has on global water security. Glaciers serve as natural reservoirs, storing vast amounts of freshwater that sustain billions of people living on this planet earth along with the agriculture, and ecosystems. The rising global temperatures…

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Protecting Our Glaciers, Protecting Our Future

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Since year 1993, 22 March is being celebrated every year as ‘World Water Day’ to highlight the importance of water in our lives and to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6: ‘Water and sanitation for all by 2030’. This year, the focus is on glacier preservation — a critical issue that affects us all. Glaciers are the world’s natural water towers, providing fresh water to millions of people and supporting rivers, lakes, and entire ecosystems. But with climate change causing rapid glacier melt, we are losing these vital…

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World Water Day 2025: Measuring Water, Securing The Future

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Water is the silent force that sustains life, yet its scarcity is becoming one of the greatest challenges of our time. We speak of conservation, sustainability, and responsible usage—but how can we truly protect what we do not measure? This World Water Day, it’s time to shift the conversation. For decades, we have managed water based on estimates and assumptions, treating it as an abundant resource rather than a finite one. But what isn’t measured cannot be controlled, and what isn’t controlled cannot be saved. From households to industries, from…

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Preserving Our Lifeline: The Importance of World Water Day

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By Prof. Dinesh Chandra Rai, Vice- Chancellor, BRA Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar & Former Founding Head, Department of Dairy Science and Food Technology, Institute of Agricultural Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP On March 22nd every year, World Water Day is observed as a way to raise awareness about the importance of water and advocate for the sustainable management of water resources. This year, the theme for World Water Day is “Valuing Water” and it highlights the essential role that water plays in our daily lives and the need to protect…

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World Water Day Quote from Bentley Systems

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By Kamalakannan Thiruvadi, Regional Executive for South Asia, Bentley Systems This World Water Day 2024, under the theme ‘Water for Peace ,’ Bentley Systems India emphasizes the vital role that water plays in the stability and prosperity of the world. Water, our most precious resource, is at the heart of human survival, environmental sustainability, and economic development. The significance of water conservation has never been more crucial, as it is instrumental in fostering peace, security, and harmony among communities and nations. Industries have a pivotal role in water stewardship, underscoring the…

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