On World Water Day, Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil today said that the water crisis has become a matter of global concern but India stands as a nation, which has transformed challenge into opportunity.

In a social media post, Mr Patil said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has made water conservation not just a matter of policy but a mass movement. He said, Jal Jeevan Mission has provided tap water to crores of households, Atal Ground Water Scheme has raised awareness about the falling water level and Amrit Sarovar has given new life to water sources.

The Minister said, this year’s theme is Glacier Preservation, which reminds everyone that balance with nature and awareness are the only permanent solutions to the water crisis. Mr Patil urged people to take pledge to protect every drop and create a water rich India for the coming generations.