APPCB, DLSA Hold Workshop on Water Management in Vizag
The discussions also focused on the disproportionate burden on women in water collection and sanitation, particularly in rural areas
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), organised a workshop on the theme “Water and Gender” in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday to mark World Water Day.
Around 100 officials from APPCB, GVMC, DIC and Anakapalli district, along with industry representatives, participated in the event.
Speakers, including R. Sanyasi Naidu, U.B. Reddy, S. Shankar Naik and P.K.P. Prasad, stressed the importance of sustainable water management for public health and environmental protection. They highlighted measures such as rainwater harvesting, efficient irrigation, wastewater treatment and public awareness.
The discussions also focused on the disproportionate burden on women in water collection and sanitation, particularly in rural areas.
Industry representatives from HPCL, Coromandel, Rain CII and Visakha Pharmacity shared best practices on responsible water use and conservation.
The workshop concluded with a call for collective responsibility to protect water resources and promote gender-sensitive approaches to sustainability.