India's Clean Water Revolution: How We're Turning the Tide on SDG 6!

Access to clean or potable water is a fundamental human right, yet millions of people around the
world still struggle to secure this basic necessity. In India, where water scarcity and pollution have long been pressing issues, the government and various other organizations are making significant strides towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6): ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. This clean water revolution is transforming lives, fostering economic growth, and turning the tide on one of the most critical challenges of our time, i.e., the provision of hygienic drinking water solutions and proper sanitation facilities.

The Water Crisis in India

India is home to over 1.4 billion people, making it the second-most populous country in the world. However, the nation faces a severe water crisis. Nearly 600 million Indians live in areas of high to extreme water stress, with about 70% of the country's water being contaminated. This situation is exacerbated by a rapidly growing population, urbanization, industrialization and climate change, all of which put an immense pressure on India's limited water resources!