27/03/2026
World Water Day 2026 Celebrations
Department of Environmental Sciences and Department of Civil Engineering, in collaboration with Vasundhara Eco-Club, Sanrachna Club, and Dean Student Welfare, J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, successfully organized a two-day event on the occasion of World Water Day 2026 on 24th–25th March 2026. The theme of the event, “Water and Gender,” aimed to spread awareness about the importance of water conservation and the critical role of gender equality in water management.
Dr. Renuka Gupta, Chairperson of Department of Environmental Sciences and Department of Civil Engineering, highlighted the significance of World Water Day and motivated students to actively participate in water conservation efforts. Prof. Pradeep Dimri, Dean Student Welfare, thoughtfully elaborated on the theme “Water and Gender.” He emphasized that sustainable water management can only be achieved through inclusive participation, where individuals across all sections of society contribute equally.
The event was further enriched by the presence of distinguished speakers, including Dr. Jagdeesh Chaudhary, Director of Balaji College of Education, and Sh. Kaushal Kishore, Environmental Activist and Managing Editor. Dr. Jagdeesh Chaudhary delivered an insightful session, presenting unique perspectives on water through simple experiments. He introduced the idea that water possesses emotions, encouraging students to develop a deeper respect for it as a vital resource.
Sh. Kaushal Kishore addressed pressing concerns related to water contamination and emphasized the importance of awareness and responsible practices to prevent such issues.
As part of the celebration, a Poster Making Competition was organized to encourage creative expression on the theme. The First Prize was awarded to Srishti from B.Sc. Mathematics, Second Prize was secured by Chhavi Sharma from BBA, Third Prize was awarded to Sneha Raj from B.Tech Civil and Consolation Prize was presented to Varnika Saini from MBA. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Anita Girdhar, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences.
