Background Water scarcity is not always about drought - it is often about waste. In many homes, taps are left running, tanks overflow, and leaks go unnoticed. The Jal Shakti Abhiyan, launched by the Government of India, urges us to save every drop. By conducting a water audit at home or in school, we can realize how our daily habits affect the future of our rivers and groundwater. Hypothesis If students measure the water they use every day, they will become more aware of how much is wasted and more willing to conserve it. Linking this with the Jal Shakti Abhiyan shows how individual effort contributes to a national mission. Objectives To calculate how much water is used in households and hostels. To identify where and how water is being wasted. To suggest and practice simple changes that can save liters every day. Methodology Observe and record water use in your home or hostel: bathing, brushing, cooking, washing, cleaning. Note down the number of buckets used or minutes of tap flow and estimate liters used (1 bucket = 15 liters, 1 minute of tap flow =6 liters). Check for wastage -running taps, overflowing tanks, leaky pipes. Discuss with family or classmates how you can reduce water use: shorter showers, turning off taps, reusing washing water, fixing leaks. Prepare a simple water-saving plan and track your progress for a week. Expected outcomes You will find out how much water is used daily. You will find simple but effective ways to cut down wastage. Significance This activity makes water conservation personal. It transforms numbers into awareness and awareness into action. By linking personal habits to national campaigns like Jal Shakti Abhiyan, students understand that saving water is both a duty and a shared responsibility. Source : Science and Innovation for Sustainability - Activity Guide Book 2026 & 2027