The Goa Civic and Consumer Action Network (GOACAN) will on Monday highlight the theme of the World Water Day 'Importance of water quality' eyeing upon conveying the message to consumers to get involved in protecting water quality.

The GOACAN has organized a public program at the Mapusa Municipal Hall here this evening.

The United Nations has designated March 22 as the World Water Day to highlight the importance of fresh water and managing water resources.

This year's theme is 'Clean Water for Healthy World'.

The overall goal of the World Water Day campaign is to raise the profile of water quality at the political level so that water quality considerations are made alongside those of water uantity. (ANI)