Latur: Around 800 students took to the streets in Maharashtra's Latur district on Saturday for a rally to raise awareness about water conservation and harvesting, police said.

The rally was jointly organised by the Shirur Anantpal police station and the local Panchayat Samiti to encourage public participation in preventing water wastage and protecting local water sources.

Students raised slogans, presented street plays and conveyed messages on water conservation to sensitise citizens. They highlighted the importance of preventing water wastage, harvesting rainwater, protecting water sources and ensuring the careful use of available water.

Students, teachers, education department officials, police officers and personnel participated in the initiative.

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