Water for Life Campaign

About Project

The campaign "#waterforlife" aims at making the society aware of the adverse water crisis our country is currently experiencing both in terms of water scarcity and depleting water quality. Sharda University joins hands with Philem Rohan Singh to uncover the state of water resources throughout regions of India and record through videography the day to day problems and concerns related to water scarcity of people living in different states throughout India.

About Philem Rohan Singh

A student, an exemplary cyclist and above all a responsible citizen: Philem's endeavours have been consistently applauded by the masses, and his awareness campaigns highlighting different problems of our environment have helped in drawing the attention of the audience towards the respective causes. Philem has cycled for more than 8300 Kms. across India for raising awareness on issues like Pollution, Anti-Drugs, Unity in Diversity. The WATER FOR LIFE campaign will see Philem cycling for more than 2,500 Kms from Kashmir to Kanyakumari with the aim to SAVE WATER.

Sharda Social Responsibility

Sharda University is committed to provide the best in education to its students ensuring great careers for them and also create responsible citizens who will add value to society through their contributions across diverse domains.In the pursuit, Sharda University supports students like Philem Rohan Singh who go a step further and take up the cahllenge of making the society aware of the atrocities we as humans are inflicting on environment.Sharda University thoroughly endorses Philem's effort and will support him throughout the journey and beyond.

Date Of Visit : 17 June 2019

Often praised as the paradise on earth, the Kashmir valley is well known for its beautiful lakes and gardens. Jammu, on the other hand, is home to some of the fascinating temples in India, including the famous Vaishno Devi Shrine. Despite Jammu and Kashmir receiving higher than average rainfall and snow, the state is experiencing acute water shortage each summer. The scarcity is due to an increase in population and global climatic change as well.

The iconic city of the holy Golden Temple, Amritsar is one of the most revered places across the world. Also called the Golden City of India, Amritsar is thriving, thanks to the active trade and its tourism. Unfortunately, the city has witnessed more than 100 feet of water depletion in the last five years. The tube wells are also going defunct due to the water crisis. Hence, there is a genuine need for spreading awareness about water conservation to the residents of Amritsar.

The capital of both Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh is one of the best-planned cities in India. It has world-class architecture and the quality of life there is unmatched by any other. Reportedly, in many sectors of Chandigarh during summers, the residents there are lamenting about inadequate water supply, probably due to the increasing pressure of population.  An awareness drive regarding water management would tremendously benefit the people of Chandigarh.

The capital city of India, Delhi is home to millions of dreams. The city is a paradise for foodies as there is an extensive range of mouth-watering foods available here. One more fascinating thing about Delhi is that its entire public system runs on CNG. Sadly, there is an alarming case of the disappearance of groundwater in the city. It can be attributed to the rising heatwave and the lack of rainfall. The time has come for Delhiites to preserve every drop of water.

Home to the magnificent Taj Mahal, Agra city attracts tourists from every nook and corner of the world. The Agra Fort and Fatehpuri Sikri also add tremendous value to the town. Regrettably, every year as the summer sets in, people in Agra complain of acute water shortage. They face it for good two months during the scorching heat of summers. The save water campaign can help one of the top tourist destinations of India.

The pink city of India, Jaipur is one of the most favoured tourist spots in the country. The top tourist attraction of the town being Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar etc. One shortcoming Jaipur is experiencing is the lack of rainfall. It has resulted in the drying up of Bilaspur Dam which supplies water to Jaipur, Ajmer and Tonk districts. It is about time that people in Jaipur, as well as those in other parts of Rajasthan, judiciously use water.

A captivating mix of grand temples, striking mosques and historical monuments make Ahmedabad a must-visit destination for tourists. Over the years, the residents of several areas in Ahmedabad like Gyaspura, Maktampur and Fatevadi, are not getting enough water even to fulfil their daily chores. It is vital that both residents and higher authorities take better note of the grave situation of the water crisis.

The City of Dreams. Mumbai is located right on the waterfront viewing the Arabian Sea. The city is one of the leading centres of India’s Art, Music, Culture and Theatre. Mumbai, the financial capital of India is facing a significant water crisis in recent years due to insufficient rainfall. Rational use of water by the residents of Mumbai and the whole Maharashtra people would ensure that there is sufficient water resource for their future generations too.

Famously known as the city of Nawabs, Hyderabad radiates an old-world charm of its own simultaneously becoming the new silicon valley of India in perfect harmony. Unfortunately, the sluggish monsoon that has been bringing little rainfall in Telangana, has put Hyderabad in the edge of a water crisis. The beautiful city needs to have a proper plan for saving every ounce of water, and the initiative of it starts right from the people there.

The first capital of united Andhra Pradesh, Kurnool is home to some beautiful tourist spots like Nallamala Hills, Sri Sailam Dam and Sri Sailam Ropeway etc. Kurnool is also reeling under acute water scarcity due to the lack of rainfall and a prolonged dry spell. If this persists, there would be further of depletion of groundwater in the region, creating a drought-like situation. Hence, both residents and civic authorities of Kurnool need to do their best for water conservation.

The garden city of India, Bengaluru is best known for being the leading Information Technology hub in India. People belonging to different parts of the country are employed in the city. The rising population and poor water management in the city have led to the drying of taps, resulting in a severe water shortage. It is paramount that the people in Bengaluru use water resources sensibly and adopt a mode of sustainable development in this regard.

Date Of Visit : 11 Jul 2019

The southernmost part of peninsular India, Kanyakumari is indeed one of the fascinating places in India. Also known as Cape Comorin, Kanyakumari is famous for its beautiful beaches, temples and memorials. Unlike Chennai, Kanyakumari faces no shortage of water, but the quality of it is deteriorating year by year. It is due to the release of untreated sewage in water from various sectors. Proper sewage treatment and management is the way to go in preserving the water in Kanyakumari. 

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