2. 40% do not have sufficient water for adequate
living and hygiene.
More than 2.2million people die each year from
diseases related to contaminated drinking water.
India with 16% of world’s population has only 4%
of the fresh water resources.
Two out of every three people on earth will have to
live in water stressed condition by the year 2025.
3. With per capita availability of water
depleting at a faster pace , the government
has approved a proposal to declare 2013 as
Water Conservation Year.
4.
5. Rain Water Harvesting
Some benefits of rain water
harvesting are :
Increases water availability.
Is environmental friendly.
Checks the declining water
table.
Prevents soil erosion and
flooding especially in urban
areas.