- World River Day is observed to raise awareness regarding water bodies and to promote their conservation.
- It is observed every year on the fourth Sunday of September, and this year, it falls on September 25.
- This day highlights the values of rivers and strives to increase public awareness and encourages the improved supervision of rivers around the world.
- The theme for this year’s World Rivers Day is ‘The importance of Rivers to Biodiversity’.
- The absolute need for rivers to keep any civilization going is the focus of this year’s theme.
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