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  • 1. WaterMission

2. What kinds are there?97% of the water is salt water, and is foundin the oceans of the world.3% of the water is fresh wateron which we depend. 3. CondensationThe movementthrough plantsThe Clouds formTranspiration Precipitation Evaporation The rain falls The vapor rises 4. India is already a water-stressed country and the growing demand forwater across all sectors coupled with an increased incidence ofdroughts, floods and declining groundwater4 are emerging assignificant water security challenges. One sixth of the countrysgeographical area is drought prone and, on average, floods affectalmost 7.5 million hectares of land area per yearThe National Water Mission - one of the key missions ofthe National Action Plan on Climate Change, aims at theconservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuringits more equitable distribution both across and withinstates through integrated water resources developmentand management. 5. 66% of the human body ismade up of water.At just 2% dehydration yourperformance decreases byaround 20%.We should drink at least 1litres of water a day. 6. 80% of all illness indeveloping countries is causedby water related diseases.90% of wastewater indeveloping countries isdischarged directly into riversand streams without treatment. 7. Two thirds of our planet iscovered by water.97.5% of the water is saltwater.The majority of freshwater isbeyond our reach, locked intopolar snow and ice. 8. The number of peoplewith access to cleanwater has doubled in thelast 20 years.1.1 billion people in theworld still do not haveaccess to safe water.This is nearly 20% ofthe population. 9. 80 70%70% of total water used6050403022%20 8%100 AgricultureDomesticIndustry Water uses 10. Do you leave the tap onwhen you clean yourteeth? You waste 5litres of water.You only need litre! 11. An average bath uses 80litres of water.An average shower onlyuses 35 litres. 12. The UN estimatesthat by 2025, 75%of the worldpopulation wonthave reliable, cleanwater.