By Kritee Jhawar, Associate Vice President, Avalon Consulting
When India’s IT Capital, a mammoth like Bengaluru is buckling under severe water crisis and affecting every aspect of our daily lives, we have no choice but to open our eyes to the significance of water conservation. Why are we in this predicament? The answer is quite simple and something we have all learnt as part of our environmental studies courses – climate change, unsustainable urbanization and inadequate water management practices. Now that the theory has affected our practical lives, its high time we present a united front. Each entity as an important role to play – Government, Industries and Citizens.
The government is at the helm by creating policies like Jal Shakti Abhiyaan that promote water conservation and public-private partnerships for efficient use. Additionally, river rejuvenation projects like Namami Gange aim to restore polluted waterways.
Industries are major water consumers. Implementing water-efficient technologies, treating wastewater, and adopting rainwater harvesting in factories are essential.
Citizens play a crucial role in adopting water-saving practices at home. Rainwater harvesting, using low-flow fixtures, and fixing leaks are small steps with big impacts. Raising awareness through community initiatives can further encourage conservation.
Charity begins at home, and water conservation is the biggest charity for mankind.
