American Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Water is an important component of sustainable development; without it survival is not possible. Though it is available in great quantity but accessibility to fresh water is limited, which makes it an important element for lives. Water supply has become unhygienic to people due to reasons like lack of economic infrastructure and poor conditions. There are several countries in the world which face acute water shortage as well as poor water quality. It hampers their water security and also brings negative impacts on food security and the livelihood of people as well. Lack of water resources invites droughts which further make lives of people more miserable, exacerbate starvation and causes malnutrition. Global warming has made water a restricted resource which is very much important for human lives. Therefore the proper management of water resources is must to bring sustainable development. Water plays a vital role in strengthening the economic and social existence of human beings.