World Water Day Latest News
Recently, the Prime Minister of India conveyed his greetings to the people on the occasion of World Water Day.
About World Water Day
- World Water Day has been held on March 22 every year since 1993.
- It is an annual United Nations Observance focusing on the importance of fresh water.
- History
- The idea of World Water Day was first introduced in 1992 during the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro.
- Following the conference, the United Nations declared March 22 as the official day to focus on water-related issues worldwide.
- A core focus of World Water Day is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.
- Theme (2026): Water and Gender.
- This theme highlights the important role of women and girls in water management.
- Significance of the World Water Day: World Water Day raises awareness about serious water challenges such as water scarcity, pollution, and lack of sanitation facilities.
Source: TH
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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