Hi, NewsWrap for March 22, 2024

22-March-2024: World Water Day Programme, UN Report, Holi 2024, Olive Ridley Turtles, 'India Uses 2-3 Times More Water

22 March 2024

World Water Day Programme Highlights Importance of Water for Peace at ICAR-IARI

World Water Day, since its inception back in 1993, has become an annual event celebrated every March 22nd, aiming to educate people about the significance of freshwater. The main goal of World Water Day is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6, which advocates for universal access to clean water and sanitation by 2030. The ICAR-IARI also celebrated World Water Day 2024 on this Year’s Theme – ‘Water for Peace’ at Water Technology Centre Auditorium, ICAR-IARI New Delhi.
UN Report Highlights Global Water Crisis Threatening World Peace

A new report published by UNESCO, on behalf of UN-Water, today on 22 March 2024, has underscored the alarming reality that a significant portion of the world's population still lacks access to safe drinking water and sanitation. Despite international efforts, the goal of ensuring universal access to these basic necessities by 2030 remains elusive, with 2.2 billion people deprived of safely managed drinking water and 3.5 billion lacking access to proper sanitation facilities.
Why You Should Switch to Celebrating Holi 2024 with Tesu Flowers

Holi, the festival of colors, brings immense joy to everyone. But, the smearing of gulal must be safe for your skin. This is why since time immemorial, Indians have been celebrating this festival with tesu or palash flowers, which not only have religious significance but are skin-friendly too.
TN Govt Launches Climate-Resilient Hatcheries to Safeguard Olive Ridley Turtles

The Tamil Nadu government has launched a commendable initiative aimed at safeguarding the vulnerable Olive Ridley turtles amidst escalating concerns over climate change. The government has opened a series of climate-resilient hatcheries strategically positioned across the state to monitor crucial environmental parameters. These hatcheries, distributed across 10 locations in 8 districts, serve as vital hubs for collecting data on temperature variations and heavy rainfall patterns, ensuring the optimal conditions for turtle nesting.
'India Uses 2-3 Times More Water For Producing 1 Ton of Crop Compared to Several Developed and Developing Nation', Says Ramesh Chand

Dhanuka Group recently celebrated World Water Day 2024 with a resounding call for 'Water for Peace and Prosperity.' Held at Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi, the event gathered agricultural experts, government officials, and farmers, under one roof to address the pressing issue of water conservation.