New Delhi, March 11 -- President Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the 'Jal Mahotsav 2026' in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that in India, water is not just a basic amenity, but is linked to our culture, traditions, livelihood and community life. For so many years, villagers, especially women and children, had to fetch drinking water from great distances. Providing clean water wasn't just a matter of convenience; it was a matter of time, health, and dignity. To address these challenges, the Government of India launched the 'Jal Jeevan Mission'. Villagers who once struggled to access drinking water now have access to clean and safe water in their own homes.

She said, "When responsibility for a res...