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World Water Day

March 22, 2026

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 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.

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