WATER

Are you aware that only about 2.5 percent of the water on the Earth can be drunk? The balance 97.5 percent is salt water that we cannot use unless it is desalinated. Of the 2.5 percent that we can use, about three-fourths is frozen in the ice caps and glaciers, leaving just one quarter for household use. Fresh water is found in lakes, rivers, streams, underground, and glaciers. Worldwide, the consumption of water is doubling every 20 years - more than twice the rate of increase in population. A large amount of water is wasted in agriculture, industry, and urban areas. Amongst India’s water resources are 113 river basins, of which 14 are major, 44 are medium and the remaining 55 are minor. Most ancient civilizations grew along the banks of rivers. Even today, millions of people all over the world live on the banks of rivers and depend on them for their survival.

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Is travelling to wilderness areas your passion? And are you interested in sharing your experiences and views with the world? If yes, then The Corbett Foundation gives you an opportunity to be a travel writer. Send us your travelogue in not more than 1000-1200 words along with one interesting photograph. If selected, your article will be featured on TCF website and TCF Newsletter. So what are you waiting for? Hit the keyboard and start typing! Send in your article at info@corbettfoundation.org along with your complete name, age, your school/college, postal address, contact numbers and email.