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(iii) As such management of clean water, waste water and adoption of
clean technology have become very important, for survival and
sustenance of our population. 7) Global Approach to sustain the Environment:(i) In ancient times, a life-style was evolved to prevent humanity
from indulging in wasteful practices in almost all the world civilizations. Old Indian philosophies had also given due importance and respect to water in its analysis, rules, rituals and prayers and literature. It was declared as one of the "Panch Bhutas” as per Vaidik and Jain philosophy.
(ii) Lord Mahavira said “Tanse Ahiyai, Tanse Abohiye."
Meaning thereby that wastage and killing of water-bodied-life would lead to suffering and downfall of humanity. Because of easy, free and almost universal availability of water, the human race tended to become callous and negligent towards this precious resource of planet, earth. General public did not foresee or realize its importance for future generations. Hence, it was over extracted, misused and wasted. For satisfying their greed, making more profits and exploiting other nations, powerful nations have recklessly polluted the world environment and disturbed its eco-system. Only during the last few decades, the world community has been able to exert worthwhile pressure to keep the nations disciplined. Every nation has to behave responsibly towards world environment. It demands change in attitude at individual level and putting restraint on its greed. The most important aspect is to optimize the use of water resources, work towards forestation, and ensuring 100% pollution-free town and
indutstrial water discharge. (iii) If immediate urgent measures are not taken to implement it, the
world population may face the danger of its extinction. Either the whole environment will become unsuitable to sustain life
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