Dikhyaa Mohanty 
In honor of World Water Day on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the Center’s commitment to sustainable development and water conservation. He emphasized India’s continuous efforts to guarantee water security and the necessity to protect this essential resource for coming generations. World Water Day, which has been observed on March 22 every year since 1993, promotes Sustainable Development Goal 6, which calls for universal access to water and sanitation by 2030, and highlights the importance of freshwater. World Water Day 2025 will have “Glacier Preservation” as its subject.
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “On World Water Day, we reaffirm our commitment to conserve water and promote sustainable development. Water has been the lifeline of civilisations, and thus, it is more important to protect it for future generations!”
In a video post, he further stressed the cultural and historical significance of water conservation in India.
PM Modi warned that a lack of water threatens not just individual well-being but also national development. He underscored the role of the Jal Jeevan Mission in ensuring water availability, management, and maintenance, particularly in rural areas.
“Work is also being done to conserve water sources in villages. It may be possible that water is available in sufficient quantity where you are now, but we must always remember the millions who live in water-scarce areas. Taking inspiration from the Maha Kumbh, we must give new meaning to river festivals. This will help the present generation understand the importance of water, encourage river cleanliness, and ensure their protection” he urged.
