ISLAND-WIDE SCHOOL COMPETITION

WORLD WATER DAY – 2025 In December 1992, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution declaring March 22 of every year as World Water Day. The first World Water Day was celebrated in 1993 with the theme of raising awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of water resources. Water is a human right, but approximately 2.2 billion people worldwide live without access to safe drinking water, putting their lives and the future of entire communities in uncertain conditions. Therefore, the purpose of celebrating World Water Day is to initiate a broad discussion about protecting existing water, addressing water pollution, and planning for the future protection of water sources. It is a very unfortunate situation that the lack of clean, safe water is a symbol of poverty. This year’s World Water Day celebration focuses on sustainable water and wastewater management, innovation, research, digitalization, and the ability to cope with future challenges.

Theme – “Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management: Through Innovation, Research, Digitalization and Resilience for the Future”

• Essay Competition Creations could be submitted in Sinhala, Tamil and English should not be more than 350 words in length. Entrants could participate in junior and senior sections. • Art Competition Creations should be 17’’ x 23’’ in size. Any colouring media could be used. Entrants could participate in junior and senior sections. • Competition Conditions From Grade 1 to Grade 8 will be considered as the Junior Section and over Grade 8 will be considered as the Senior Section. Competitions will be judged by panels of veterans in the relevant fields and the decision of the Panel of Judges will be final. • Prizes (Essay and Art Competition) 1st Place – Rs.10,000 with certificate 2nd Place – Rs.7,500 with certificate 3rd Place – Rs.5,000 with certificate Certificates will be awarded to the top 10 contestants in each category Download Application ⬇️ • Accepting creations Entries should be sent to the address given below before 15th January 2025 Corporate Communication Unit National Water Supply and Drainage Board P.O. Box No. 14, Galle Road, Ratmalana Enquiries: 011-2635254