New Delhi: : On World Water Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the country is taking several steps to promote water conservation and citizens' access to safe drinking water.

The Prime Minister tweeted, "Let us reiterate our commitment to saving every drop of water on World Water Day. Our country is taking several steps, such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, to ensure water conservation and access to safe drinking water for all of its residents."

He went on to say, "It has been encouraging to see water conservation become a mass movement in recent years, with innovative efforts taking place across the country. I'd like to thank everyone who is striving to save water, both individuals and organisations."  Water Day focuses on worldwide challenges relating to clean, safe drinking water and sanitation.The emphasis this year is on conserving groundwater levels.

World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993 celebrates the integrity and worth of water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living across the globe being deprived of basic access to safe and readily available water.

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