Anticipating a drought-like situation in Jammu and Kashmir due to negligible rain and snow this winter, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday warned of a worsening water crisis in the Union Territory (UT) and called for collective efforts to tackle the alarming situation.
Lauding the efforts of the BJP government in Rajasthan to address the water crisis in scarcity-hit areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the youth to add one water conservation activity to their daily routine.
India is facing a water crisis that could significantly undermine its economic stability and growth prospects, according to Moody’s Ratings.
Once known for its abundant water resources, the Bengal delta is now grappling with an unprecedented water crisis.
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Addressing a press conference, Singh said, “In our society, it is believed that there is no more pious deed than giving water to a thirsty person. If someone is thirsty in the scorching heat and there is no water available to him, there is no more pious deed than giving him water and there is no bigger sin than stopping someone's water.”
Describing the issue as “complex and sensitive”, the apex court said it doesn’t have the expertise to adjudicate it.
The minister said Delhi government is ensuring thorough patrolling by ADM and SDM teams across the city that not even a drop of water is wasted due to leakage from the main pipelines.
People of Delhi are forced to spend Rs 100 every day to purchase drinking water with parties sparing no time to find a solution to the crisis.
The court posted the matter for further hearing on Thursday, June 13.
