Water is an important scarce natural resource that is required for several everyday activities. Water plays a significant role in impacting our political and socio-economic decisions. It is a necessity for the growth of the agriculture sector in a country that is essential for the economic prosperity of a nation and guarantee of food security.

Similarly, industries also require water to produce different products that directly impact the import and export of the country. Clean water is a necessary commodity for the healthy lives of human beings. The availability of water resources also shapes our social structures.

With the mushrooming of population growth, urbanization also expanded. Urban planners are also very much conscious of water reservoir existence before designing any city. Now, housing societies and infrastructure developers also take into account the availability of water before urban planning keeping in view the customers’ first requirements.

International Water Day is observed every year on March 22 to highlight the importance of water in our lives and commit to conserving this precious natural resource. The theme of International Water Day 2024 was ‘Water for Peace’, reflecting the need for cooperation at international, national, and local........

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