23/03/2026
Access to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation is recognised as a fundamental human right and is central to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 — Clean Water and Sanitation for all.
Water stress occurs when the demand for water exceeds the available supply, or when poor quality limits its use. It can affect access to drinking water, sanitation, food production, and the health of ecosystems that communities depend on.
Across India, many regions experience varying levels of water stress, making it an important part of the broader conversation on sustainable development, equity, and resource management.
What do you think is the scale of water stress in India today?
(Source: NITI Aayog)
Access to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation is recognised as a fundamental human right and is central to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 — Clean Water and Sanitation for all.
Water stress occurs when the demand for water exceeds the available supply, or when poor quality limits its use. It can affect access to drinking water, sanitation, food production, and the health of ecosystems that communities depend on.
Across India, many regions experience varying levels of water stress, making it an important part of the broader conversation on sustainable development, equity, and resource management.
What do you think is the scale of water stress in India today?
(Source: NITI Aayog)