The Hindu Business Line : Steps to promote `water literacy'

MANGALORE: The role played by soil, water and forests in our environment needs to be correctly understood and the first step in this process of understanding is to promote `water literacy' among the people, according to Mr Shree Padre.

Speaking at a programme on water conservation jointly organised by the Association of Mangalore University College Teachers (AMUCT) and the Corporation Bank Officers' Organisation (CBOO) as part of their attempt to address `socially relevant issues', Mr Shree Padre, described as a `renowned water conservation activist', dwelt on the need for `social participation' in spreading `water literacy'.

According to a CBOO press release, Mr Padre also spoke of the role that could be played by teachers, bankers and doctors in raising `water literacy' levels and in educating the people about conserving water, harvesting rain water and recharging wells.

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