India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today said that development and environment must not be seen as opposing forces, but as complementary. He added that water conservation is essential for securing the future of humanity and all stakeholders, including public representatives, should work collaboratively towards this aim.
Shri Birla made these comments while addressing the Water Transversality Global Awards & Conclave 2026. Shri Birla emphasized the importance of sustainable development and global cooperation and noted that the initiatives like International Water Forum (IWF) are playing a significant role at the global level in addressing water-related challenges.
Observin...