Water is the
principal essence for survival. Without water, life processes would not occur,
resulting in death. About 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water.
About 96.5% of the total volume of world’s water is estimated to exist as
oceans and only a mere 2.5% exist as freshwater. Nearly 70% of this freshwater
exists in the form of glaciers! This leaves us with a very little percentage of
water. The ever-increasing population has put immense pressure upon the
landmass. To feed such a massive population, agricultural activities have to be
expanded, even to dry arid regions due to a lack of landmass. Agriculture
requires large amounts of water; but there is a lack water resource hence the
masses cannot be fed.
Water the
most important fluid for our existence is now a global garbage dump. Take for
example, India, a country with rich heritage and ancient civilization which
originated from the river deltas of the Indus and the Ganges. These rivers which
are still considered as a very holy pilgrimage spot is a polluted and brought
down such a state that makes its very sight and smell unbearable. It was once
said that a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges would assure a pass to heaven.
Now a dip in this river would assure disease and probable death.
Every drop wasted, another soul denied
There goes another soul, which is
not in par with mine
They scream, they beg, they wail
But we do not listen to them
For we do not feel the pain,
Which is felt by them….
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