CM stresses sustainable water management for future generations

LAHORE, Mar 22 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has stressed the importance of conserving water resources and ensuring universal access to clean drinking water, saying that safe water is essential for a healthy life and a fundamental human need.

In her message on World Water Day on Sunday, the chief minister said water is a great blessing of Allah Almighty and a symbol of life, adding that preventing its wastage is a national responsibility. She emphasized that responsible use of water must be promoted at all levels to safeguard this vital resource for future generations.

Quoting the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), she noted that even the wastage of a single drop of water has been discouraged, underlining the moral and religious obligation to use water judiciously.

CM Maryam Nawaz said provision of clean drinking water is a basic right of citizens, and the Punjab government is actively working to restore this right through multiple initiatives. She added that filtration plants are being installed in urban areas, while bottled clean drinking water is being supplied to residents in rural regions to ensure accessibility.

She added that rainwater harvesting projects have been initiated in Rawalpindi and other cities to improve water conservation and management. In addition, small dams are being constructed to protect water reservoirs and increase storage capacity.

Highlighting the need for long-term sustainability, the chief minister said effective management of water resources is essential, while efforts to improve the groundwater level are urgently required. She said the government was committed to ensuring the availability of safe drinking water and promoting the responsible and efficient use of natural resources across the province.