A two-day international workshop on gender Issues in Water Management in Developing Countries and Sustainable Development began at JSS Medical College in Mysuru on Tuesday with Pro-Chancellor of JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER) B. Suresh hoping that the exercise will provide solutions to the issues faced by women and pave the way for women-friendly water policies.
During his remarks at the inaugural event of the workshop, which is being held offline as well as virtual mode, Dr. Suresh pointed out that girls and women shouldered the primary responsibility of fetching water for families. Women in many parts of the world walk long distances for new sources of uncontaminated water for their domestic requirements that includes cooking and cleaning.
While emphasising the role of women in execution and implementation of water and sanitation development goals, he hoped that the experts participating in the workshop from different parts of the globe will help find solutions to challenges faced by women.
