US Consulate holds exhibition on water

Held in association with Care Earth Trust, the Government of Tamil Nadu, and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), the event hopes to tackle the issue of water conservation through a multi-disciplinary approach. At the launch, US Consul General Robert Burgess said, “We invite the public, especially the youth, to explore challenges and solutions related to sustainable water management through this interactive public exhibition.”

The event will host 53 panel discussions on science, innovation, and sustainable water management. Musical performances, master classes, seminars, heritage walks, dramas, quizzes and film screenings will also take place. Care Earth Trust Managing Trustee Dr Jayshree Vencatesan said, “Chennai gets adequate rainfall, has four rivers, and a seashore. Yet it has either too much of water or too little. Water Matters, through its public engagement, will strengthen the city-dwellers’ ability to maintain their resilience and improve water conservation.” Kiosks, interactive educational exhibits, and installations will be present.