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India Faces Water Crisis: Call for Sacred Resource Use
18 Nov
Summary
- President urges treating water as a sacred, finite national resource.
- Household tap water connections surged from 17% to 81% since 2019.
- Climate change intensifies pressure on India's limited water reserves.
India's President has issued a stark warning regarding the nation's escalating water scarcity, emphasizing the critical need for sustainable management and community involvement to secure future water availability.
She called upon all citizens, institutions, and government bodies to recognize water as a sacred and finite national asset. This plea comes amidst a significant achievement: the expansion of household tap water connections, which surged from less than 17% in 2019 to 81% currently, notably relieving nearly nine crore women from daily water-fetching duties.
Despite advancements, the President stressed that supply must be matched by responsible consumption and community-led water stewardship. Citing climate change impacts on water cycles, she advocated for preserving groundwater, promoting circular water economies, and enhancing reuse and recycling practices across all sectors.
