Water Saved Is Water Earned

Water Saved Is Water Earned

As reports come thick and fast of worsening drought in Horn of Africa which is putting 20 million people at risk thereby mirroring the pain and suffering of common man are we to believe that there can't be a turnaround soon in Africa And Beyond?  Parts of Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Kenya have suffered drought for the past three years and with no rain in sight it would further create the longest drought in four decades. The turn of events in Africa shows the populace have to keep up with a host of problems and with no rains leading to  malnourished children and food not accessible to the vast majority the situation is dire and turning dreadful every passing hour to say the least.

Judicious Use Of Water 

Here it need to be underscored that water saved is water earned. The people across world have to resort to judicious use of water with none of the waste of this precious resource at any point of time. Water is a depleting resource hurting even those in advanced countries like US where in California people have been told to cut use of water in the wake of drought. We need to bear in mind that gallons of water that some waste over trivial adventures can't be set aside and here corrective measures including imposition of penalty should kick in. In India there are corridors after corridors of human existence that barely sees water coming from their taps for days together and this manifold challenge has not been addressed for long. I can vividly recall a report that in States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in India the scanty rainfall and availability of little water forces residents across rural belts to drink water that is not potable by any means. This leads to stomach ache and other issues. 

Perennial Water Crisis Is A Reality

The fights among states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala (All States In India) over water rights is a reality as each State wishes to ensure sufficient quantity of water for their residents. Had it not been for monsoons India would have had to grapple with a water crisis which would have multiplied every passing hour thereby making the billion people suffer and leaving them disoriented. In Chatarpur in the city of Delhi I came across a water tanker with an alert that this water is not fit for drinking. And this was not an isolated alert.  In the heart of Delhi I occasionally walk from Safdarjung Enclave to Dilli Haat INA Metro Station and in West Kidwai Nagar I come across a woman struggling to get hold of water from roadside and this speaks for itself the times we are living in. In opulent colonies across big cities of Delhi and Mumbai gallons of water are squandered for pointless endeavours like washing of SUVs and Sedans and this is reprehensible to say the least. Adding to this dilemma is the query where was the need to raise multi level parking for SUVs and Sedans in Sarojini Nagar in the city of Delhi seven to eight years ago and this was preposterous to say the least. Are the rich across the country praiseworthy enough to get potable water and having the rights to waste gallons of water while taking shower lasting for over 15 to 30 minutes? Those staying in mansions spare a thought for those who don't even get water to drink and you waste gallons each day since you have temerity and right to do so. In these mansions the comfort level sees them running air conditioners with no break adding to carbon emissions. 

No Food, No Water For Millions Across India

When would India be able to provide a solution to water crisis is not known as more than 70 per cent of population doesn't get the meals they clamour for and water they deserve. Here in India billions are spent on keeping the security apparatus up and running of high order politico with a reality that millions go unfed every night. Politico of high order should cease to stay in mammoth houses and stay as ordinary citizen. Coming back to water we have to preserve every ounce of water and I shudder to think when high rise buildings in Sarojini Nagar (A Government Colony In The Heart Of Delhi) come up the water woes they would have to live with is unthinkable. Why blame Africa for water woes as there are no high rise buildings and people disciplined enough to know the prudent use of water. Hope the drought facing parts of Africa recede and people get water they deserve. Horn Of Africa has suffered for long for no fault and here it deserves support from all quarters. 

AJ Stream had a story on minorities targeted in India which showed incidents after incidents of they being at the receiving end and here we hope all are given respect irrespective of religious affiliations. The hate narrative has to defeated at all cost and respect to women, minorities and others should be the path to pursue. The comfort level for India is in the well being of all. 

Yedu Kondalwada Venkatramna Govinda Govinda