The Ever Green Forum in association with the Satakhi observed the World Water Day here on Sunday with a theme ‘Water and Sustainable Development’. Former Special Secretary of the Water Resources Department Harish Chandra Behera inaugurated the event and emphasised on proper use of water to avoid water scarcity in future. Odisha Environmental Society working president Dr Surendra Narayan Patra briefed about use of water and its quality.
Director of the Indus Engineering College Prasanna Pati and eminent urban planner Dr Piyush Ranjan Rout urged youths to save water and form a water club to monitor as well as create awareness on water issues. A magazine on conservation of water was also released on the occasion. National Youth Awardee and forum founder Prakash Chandra Jena presided over the event. Among others, forum joint secretary Dipa Patra and Satakhi secretary Mamata Biswal were present.