Every year, March 22 is observed as World Water Day across the world. The main aim behind observing the day is to highlight the importance of water and create awareness about the water crisis that the world is facing.
Key Points
- The theme of World Water Day 2021 is Valuing Water. The theme has been chosen to highlight the value of water in our daily lives.
- As per the United Nations, the key focus of the day is to support the achievement of sustainable development goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by the year 2030.
- The resolution to observe World Water Day was first adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 22, 1992. After the resolution, March 22 was declared as World Water Day.
- The day is being celebrated around the world since 1993.
World Water Day 2021 Celebrations
World Water Day 2021 will be celebrated virtually due to COVID-19. The United Nations Water Development report will be released with the aim of recommending policy directions to various countries on how to deal with the water crisis. The UN website has also urged people to participate in online conversations about the importance of water by using social media. People can use #Water2me and #WorldWaterDay for engaging in digital discussions.
World Water Day 2021 in India
PM Modi will launch the ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain’ campaign during a video conference on the day. A memorandum of agreement (MOA) will be signed between the Jal Shakti ministry and the government of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh for starting the Ken-Betwa Link project. The Ken-Betwa Link is the first river-linking project in India which is aimed at carrying water from surplus areas to those that are water-scarce by interlinking rivers, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Last Modified: February 11, 2024