Question

You are an active member of an NGO working for water-conservation. Prepare a speech for the school children / students where you are invited on the eve of ‘World Environment Day’ to guide them about water-harvesting. Your speech should not exceed 150 words.

Hint:

In speeches: Use short sentences, rhetorical questions, slogans, and call to action.

Answer 1

Speech on Water Harvesting – World Environment Day
Respected Principal, Teachers, and Dear Friends,
A very happy World Environment Day to all! I’m Ramesh from Jal Rakshak NGO, and today I’m here to talk about water harvesting — our lifeline for the future.
India receives plenty of rain, but we lose 80% of it as runoff. Rainwater harvesting is simple: collect rooftop water in tanks or recharge groundwater through percolation pits. One 1000 sq. ft. roof can save 60,000 liters annually!
Start small:
- Fix a rain barrel at home.
- Dig a soak pit in your garden.
- Convince your society for a common harvesting system.
Every drop saved today is a gift to tomorrow. Let’s pledge: “Catch the Rain Where It Falls!”
Thank you! Jai Hind!
— Ramesh Sharma
- Word count: 135
- Structure: Greeting → Context → Explanation → Action Points → Pledge → Closing
- Tone: Motivational, child-friendly, actionable
- Key: Simple methods, stats, slogan