World Water Day is being observed today. The day highlights the importance of freshwater and advocate for the sustainable management of water resources. The global event aims to raise awareness and inspire actions to tackle the water crisis worldwide. The celebration is closely linked to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, which aims to ensure water and sanitation for all by 2030.

The theme of World Water Day this year is ‘Glacier Preservation’, emphasizing the critical role of glaciers in maintaining global freshwater supplies and the urgent need for conservation measures in the face of climate change.

World Water Day was established in 1992 by the United Nations when the world body convened the Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During this conference, a resolution was passed, officially designating 22nd of March as World Water Day. The first observance of the day took place on 22nd of March in 1993, marking the beginning of an annual global initiative.

The primary goal of World Water Day is to recognise the significance of water on our planet. Beyond celebration, it serves as a platform to highlight the severe water crisis affecting millions worldwide. Currently, around 2.2 billion people lack access to clean and safe drinking water.
On the occasion, several events are lined up across the country and around the world to raise awareness about water conservation.

On the World Water Day today, the government will launch the much-anticipated Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain – 2025 campaign at Panchkula in Haryana. The campaign is being initiated by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and the Haryana Government.

The initiative aims to raise nationwide awareness and drive action for water conservation, making the vision of “Every Drop Counts” a reality. Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will take part in the event.