New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Stating that the severe drought in some parts of the country, particularly Maharashtra, is a matter of grave concern, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said the increasing occurrence of droughts and floods in India has underlined the need to find solutions to improve the management of water resources.
President Mukherjee, who inaugurated the India Water Week 2013 with the theme 'Efficient Water Management: Challenges and Opportunities' organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, speaking on the occasion said that the theme for this year holds significance in today's context.
President Mukherjee said that the available water must be managed judiciously to meet the twin burden of population growth and economic development.
He stated that conservation, balanced distribution and reclamation of used water are essential cogs in the wheel of water management.
" Our efforts must be directed at mitigating the regional imbalance in water availability. We must strive to achieve equity in the allocation of water between urban and rural areas," said President Mukherjee, and added that water conservation should be accorded the high priority that it deserves.
President Mukherjee expressed the hope that the India Water Week 2013 would be able to provide meaningful solutions and guide our approach to water management.
He said that he also expected the Water Expo 2013 to showcase exciting technological possibilities for sustaining this vital natural resource.
On the occasion, Union Minister of Water Resources Harish Rawat released the National Water Policy Document -2012 and presented its first copy to President Mukherjee. (ANI)
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