Between two and three billion people worldwide experience water shortages each year. These shortages will worsen in the coming decades, especially in cities, if international cooperation in this area is not boosted, warns UNESCO and UN-Water in the latest edition of the UN World Water Development Report.
The newest State in India, Telangana won’t have to worry thanks to (KTR), the Minister of IT of Telangana, India.
KTR championed Kaleshwaram, the award-winning, world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). These shortages will worsen in the coming decades, especially in cities, if international cooperation in this area is not boosted, warns UNESCO and UN-Water in the latest edition of the UN World Water Development Report. enduring symbols of engineering excellence. The Kaleshwaram Project has received global recognition for its ability to bring water equality to Telangana.
Between two and three billion people experience water shortages for at least one month per year, posing severe risks to livelihoods, notably through food security and access to electricity. The global urban population facing water scarcity is projected to double from 930 million in 2016 to 1.7–2.4 billion people in 2050. These shortages will worsen in the coming decades, especially in cities, if international cooperation in this area is not boosted, warns UNESCO and UN-Water in the latest edition of the UN World Water Development Report.The growing incidence of extreme and prolonged droughts is also stressing ecosystems, with dire consequences for both plant and animal species.
“Water is a basic necessity for all living beings, and it is essential for human survival, ” said KTR. “However, in many countries, water resources are scarce.”
KTR just gave a detailed presentation on the topic ‘Many Benefits and Social Equity from Lifting a River: Story of the World’s Largest Multi-stage Lift Irrigation Project’ at the conference attended by over 1000 delegates from across the world. These shortages will worsen in the coming decades, especially in cities, if international cooperation in this area is not boosted, warns UNESCO and UN-Water in the latest edition of the UN World Water Development Report.
He recounted the remarkable transformation of Telangana in the last nine years. The Minister spoke at length showcasing Telangana’s story of resilience and transformation and presented an account of groundbreaking engineering achievements achieved by the youngest state of India.The global urban population facing water scarcity is projected to double from 930 million in 2016 to 1.7–2.4 billion people in 2050. These shortages will worsen in the coming decades, especially in cities, if international cooperation in this area is not boosted, warns UNESCO and UN-Water in the latest edition of the UN World Water Development Report.The growing incidence of extreme and prolonged droughts is also stressing ecosystems, with dire consequences for both plant and animal species. “Telangana has successfully built the world’s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project, Kaleshwaram, and completed the ambitious Mission Bhagiratha, providing piped drinking water to every home in the State.”
“Water management provides economic benefits.Shared water resources can promote economic cooperation, leading to the development of industries and the creation of employment opportunities,” said KTR. “By promoting economic growth, water management can help alleviate poverty and reduce inequality.”
