To enhance the knowledge of the youngsters to save water and energy, an event was organised for the students at Patel Group of Institutions here on Monday. The event was organised to observe the World Water Day.
Notably the World Water Day is observed on March 22 since 1993.
Further, the World Water Day is about what an individual will do in 2014 and beyond to promote sustainable practices in the realm of water and energy.
The key messages are to be used as a basis to help you frame and design your own activities and messages.
The concept for world water day 2014 is Water and Energy. Water and energy are closely interlinked and interdependent.
Energy generation and transmission requires utilisation of water resources, particularly for hydroelectric, nuclear, and thermal energy sources.
With an aim to spread awareness among the youngsters to save water and also to encourage them for the same a seminar was held at the college premises.
The concept of the world water day 2014 is water and energy over which the students would enjoy various competitions. The event also highlight the importance of water in daily life.
The programme began with the warm welcome of Siraj Ahmed, Scientist Central Groundwater Department, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal by RN Yadav, Director Patel Group of Institutions.
Siraj Ahmed while addressing the students said that water and energy are like companions to each other.
They both complement each other if they are used sensibly. He further said that as the technology is increasing with a faster pace it is important for every individual to use these two important things with caution.
Further, it is also a major issue as if water and energy is used abundantly without any planning then there would be nothing left for the coming generations and the future can be harder on earth.
While concluding the popular lecture, Siraj Ahmed along with the students vowed to use water and energy sensibly and would save it for a better future.