Important DaysSunday, 22 March 2026·United Nations
World Water Day Observed (22 March)
World Water Day was observed on 22 March to highlight the importance of freshwater and sustainable water management.
Key highlights
Direct fact
World Water Day is observed on 22 March to highlight the importance of freshwater and sustainable water management.
Key specifics
- Proposed at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit; first observed in 1993.
- Coordinated by UN-Water.
- India runs the Jal Jeevan Mission (2019) for household tap water and the Namami Gange programme.
- SDG 6 targets clean water and sanitation for all.
Exam lens
Important Days / Environment: 22 Mar; observed since 1993; UN-Water; linked to SDG 6.