Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday emphasised that the government has involved women in the conservation and management of water under the 'Mission Power', reflecting this year's World Water Day theme 'Water and Gender'.

Speaking on World Water Day 2026, he said that the theme for this year's World Water Day is 'Water and Gender', further noting that the ongoing conflicts, excessive rainfall and situation of draughts creating an imbalance globally.

"My best wishes to all of you on the occasion of World Water Day 2026. We have made all arrangements for water conservation, irrigation, and providing pure drinking water. The global water crisis is steadily intensifying. Today, conflicts are erupting ...