India’s Water Initiatives Highlighted at UN Rights Council Side Event - The Tribune

India’s water initiatives highlighted at UN rights council side event

Hansraj Singh of Sambhali Trust noted that India has established institutions to promote cooperation among states in managing rivers across boundaries

India's water initiatives highlighted at UN rights council side event

At a UN Human Rights Council gathering, India highlighted its efforts to address water scarcity through initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan Mission and Namami Gange. Discussions focused on the links between water scarcity, human rights and sustainable development. Experts stressed the importance of transparency and data sharing, while calling for greater cooperation on shared water resources to protect human dignity and support livelihoods that d…

India’s water initiatives highlighted at UN rights council side event - The Tribune

India’s efforts to address water scarcity through initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, Atal Bhujal Yojana and Namami Gange programme were highlighted at a side event of the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council here on Monday.