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Water, crucial issue before us

Water could be the next issue to start a world war. There is a cold war among countries for water. Water resources should be protected and younger generations should be educated about the importance of water, said Water Supply and Drainage Minister Mahinda Amaraweera.

The Government has provided drinking water to 80 percent of the population and will provide safe water to the people in the North, East, Moneragala, Badulla, Bandarawela and Puttalam areas, he said.

He was addressing the World Water Day event held at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Centre in Colombo yesterday. Amaraweera said the Water Supply and Drainage Ministry had reduced water wastage from 35 percent to 31 percent during recent past saving four million rupees annually.

The Government's aim is to provide safe drinking water to all citizens, a factor that would lead to a healthy nation.

Safe drinking water projects were implemented in Iranamadu in the Jaffna District, Unnichchi in Batticaloa District, Hambantota, Moneragala, Puttalam, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and almost in all the districts, the Minister said.

He said the Government would not privatize the water sector or sell any of the Government institutions.

UNICEF Representative Desiree M. Jongsma said managing and securing access to safe water for all is one of the biggest challenge facing any country. It is an issue that will become more complex with the onset of global warming.

The theme for world water day this year emphasizes water quality and the importance of maintaining 'Clean Water for a Healthy World'.

All the people have access to clean and safe water, eco-systems of the planet should be protected with bold and courageous actions, she said.

"If our children and grandchildren are to be guaranteed a secure future, the proper stewardship of the world's water resources is of crucial importance", Desiree said.

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