NOTICE
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
• 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
