Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar on 5th November 2022 emphasised the need for efficient and judicious utilisation of the country's natural resources.<br />'' <br />'' Addressing the valedictory function of 7th India Water Week at Greater Noida, the Vice President highlighted the importance of ponds and traditional water bodies in Indian culture and rural ecosystems and emphasised the need to do everything to recreate these water bodies.<br />'' <br />'' Stressing that the Indian Constitution calls for equitable distribution of natural resources, he expressed his disapproval of the reckless exploitation of nature by humans.<br />'' <br />'' Mr Dhankhar has called for taking proactive initiatives to resolve inter-state water disputes in the true spirit of federalism.  He stressed that these disputes are in favour of none and go against the very interests of the country and people at large.<br />'' <br />'' Lauding the Ministry of Jal Shakti for making 7th India Water Week a grand success, the Vice President said, such events not only provide the right platform to discuss various contemporary issues but also motivate the common people to be cognizant of natural resources and their conservation.  <br />'' <br />''The Seventh India Water Week-2022 was held from 1st to 5th November at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, with the theme Water Security for sustainable development with equity.