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UNICEF to develop water policy, help sustainable water conservation in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Nov 24 (UNI) Odisha government today signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU) with UNICEF for Strengthening Communication and Policy Initiatives of Water Resources department.
As per the agreement UNICEF is committed to develop high impact communication materials and water policy that will help ensure change in the behaviour of children and women on sustainable water use and conservation.
Speaking on the occasion Water Resources Department Principal Secretary Anu Garg said this endeavour aims at engaging with the community on sustainable water management, prudent water
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