“Walk for Water” on World Water Day 22nd March 2016.

Walk for water on Worlds Water Day 22nd March

History

World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. World Water Day has been observed on 22 March since 1993 when the United Nations General Assembly declared 22 March as "World Day for Water". This day was first formally proposed in Agenda 21 of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A day when the world turns its attention towards the 750 million people who lack access to safe water. But every day of the year can be a Water Day. 

“Walk for Water”

A walk separated the primordial human from other animals. However long, a walk begins with just one step and the sole determination to reach the goal. Let’s walk again, this time to preserve the very basic source that gave birth to life – Water! A drop of water could mean life, health, livelihood, quality of life and industry. This precious bounty of Nature – Water is under threat from us. Decades of misuse, continued infiltration, polluting of the life source liquid by humans across generations has put the future of our children at a big risk of not having enough water to even drink.

Initiative step-2015

“Walk for Water” the program initiated by M.Karunakara reddy CMD Smaat aqua, in the year 2015. First walk conducted successfully on 22^nd March 2015. Mr.Kodanda Ram – Chairman Telangana Political JAC, JM Lindoh and Mr.K.J.Rao were the Dignitaries present at the walk. Thousands of school children and youth participated.

The walk started at L.B.Nagar Ring Road and reached to NTR Indoor stadium at Saroor nagar. It was big success, and with the help of media partners, whole Hyderabad started thinking of “Walk for Water” program and importance of Water and its necessity.

 

The Success of “Walk for Water-2015” gave lots of energy to the team, this year March 22^nd 2016, Planning for much more bigger in size, with the help of

PATRONS

Perala chandra Sekhar Rao

Akkineni Nagarjuna

Akkineni Amala

Chandrashekar Hariharan

J M Lyndoh

K.J.Rao

Renu Challu

Dil Raju

Tammareddy Bharadwaja

Niranjan Khatri

Madhava Reddy Yadma

Upendra Nath Challu

Tangella Siva Prasad Reddy

Maulana Baba

CN Reddy

 

COORDINATORS

Karunakara M Reddy

P. Madhava Reddy

Dharmana Shanmukha Rao

G.Laxmikanth Reddy

Let us join hands to save water for our future generations to sustain living on earth. ‘Walk for Water’ is an initiative to spread awareness among the masses to preserve water, by using it efficiently. 

World Water Day on March 22 Let's pledge to save water

Let's celebrate World Water Day by reducing water use. March 22 is World Water Day – an opportunity for all people to rededicate themselves to the careful and sustainable management of the planet’s precious and very finite freshwater resources. “Water is the new, blue gold,”  In the last five years, there have been water shortages in almost every part of the country. Often known as the elixier of life water covers two thirds  of earth's surface and constitutes 75% of human body.It is one of natures most significant and precious gifts to mankind without which life on earth would be impossible.

20 simple tips to save water are as follows:

1. Average 30 liters of water is wasted by a slow dripping tap in 24 hours. So, Stop leakage of water from taps and flushing tanks.
2. Use minimum amount of water needed for bath, avoid tub bathing.
3. Don’t waste dirty (used) water . We can use that dirty water to water your plants.
4. Water your garden during early morning or late evening so as to reduce the evaporation.
5. Wash vegetables and fruits in Bowl rather than washing them under tap.
6. Don’t leave the tap open while brushing you teeth or shaving.
7. Wash clothes only when there is full load.
8. Consider using a car duster to remove dust instead of pressure hose.
9. Avoid installation of fountains and other ornamental water features.
10. Prefer broom instead of sprinklers to clean your sidewalks and streets.
11. Don’t flush the toilet unnecessarily and use toilet paper as much as possible.
12. Try to cover your swimming pool when not in use to reduce evaporation.
13. Upgrade older toilets with water efficient models.
14. Try to use Commercial car wash service which recycle water.
15. Promote the conservation of water with posters and media.
16. Use Dip irrigation method for irrigation purposes.
17. Install a rain sensor system on irrigation to save water while its raining.
18. Teach your children to turn off your faucets tightly after each use.
19. Implement rainwater harvesting systems to collect rain water and use it in future.
20. Choose shrubs and ground covers instead of turf for hard-to-water areas such as steep slopes and isolated strips.