Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Thane Hosts Maha Walkathon Promoting Water Conservation Awareness
Thane held a large walk to teach people why saving water matters.
Thousands of citizens, students, officials, and social delegates joined it.
The walk covered three kilometers through parts of the city.
It began near Upvan Lake and ended at a theatre.
People learned that protecting soil and collecting rainwater can help communities in the future.
Officials also asked the public to take part in water-saving activities.
Speakers encouraged people to protect trees and avoid wasting water.
The event ended with a promise to protect soil and water in Maharashtra.
More than 6,000 to 7,000 people registered for Thane’s three-kilometer Maha Walkathon.
The rally promoted the themes “Save Soil, Save Water – Secure a Future” and “Harvest Water, Percolate Water.”
The event began at Upvan Lake and concluded at Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagriha.
Collector Dr. Shrikrishna Panchal urged residents to participate in water-saving efforts and a state reel competition.
Participants pledged to protect soil and water resources and work toward a drought-free Maharashtra.
- Who
- More than 6,000 to 7,000 citizens, students, social delegates, officials, and local representatives participated, with Collector Dr. Shrikrishna Panchal addressing attendees.
- What
- A three-kilometer Maha Walkathon promoting soil protection, water conservation, and water harvesting.
- When
- During Water Conservation Week and the birth anniversary of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sudhakarrao Naik; the article does not provide the event date.
- Where
- The rally started at Upvan Lake in Thane and ended at Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagriha.
- Why
- To raise public awareness about saving soil and water and support efforts toward a drought-free Maharashtra.
- Event
- Maha Walkathon – Walk for Water
- Location
- Thane, Maharashtra
- Distance
- 3 kilometers
- Participation
- More than 6,000 to 7,000 people registered
- Themes
- “Save Soil, Save Water – Secure a Future” and “Harvest Water, Percolate Water”
- Starting point
- Upvan Lake
- Ending point
- Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagriha
- Organized under
- Department of Soil and Water Conservation, Government of Maharashtra