Historic WASH Summit inaugurated in Rishikesh to save lives of children
by The Daily Eye Team December 6 2014, 9:52 am Estimated Reading Time: 0 mins, 42 secsToday marked a landmark moment in the history of India. Some of the most renowned leaders and greatest minds across the globe have come together and joined hands in the “Worship to WASH” Summit of Leaders, organized by the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance at Parmarth Niketan (Rishikesh) with the technical support of UNICEF. WASH stands for Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. History is being created here on the banks of the Ganges through the joint effort, experience, and expertise of renowned leaders of all faiths from across India as well as from the US, England, Europe, Australia and Africa, leaders of social organizations, NGOs, political leaders and celebrities. The Summit was inaugurated today in a historic event attended by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Harish Rawatji, and More than 200 renowned leaders.