WORLD
WATER DAY AT GITAM
Date- 18th March, 2026
REPORT
World
Water Day – 2026 Programme
The
Department of Life Sciences, Environmental Science Division, GITAM School of
Science, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam, in association with
the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), organized a programme on
the occasion of World Water Day – 2026. The event was held on 18th March 2026
with the theme “Water and Sanitation’s Role in Gender Equality.”
Students
from St. Joseph’s College for Women actively participated in the programme. The
event aimed to create awareness about the critical importance of water
conservation, sanitation, and their direct impact on achieving gender equality.
Various informative sessions, discussions, and awareness activities were
conducted to highlight how access to clean water and sanitation facilities
empowers women and promotes social equity.
Participants
gained valuable insights into sustainable water management practices and the
role of individuals in protecting water resources. The programme also
emphasized the need for collective responsibility in addressing water-related
challenges.
Certificates
of participation were awarded to the students in recognition of their active
involvement. Overall, the programme was highly informative and inspiring,
encouraging students to contribute towards environmental sustainability and
social well-being.
