Hotel industry body urges members to conserve water

With many parts of the country reeling under drought, the apex body of hotels and restaurants in the western region today said it has issued guidelines to its members on water conservation.
"Water is a precious resource and conserving it has become the need of the hour. Every drop of water saved could make a difference... When all the hoteliers and restaurateurs join hands, it could mean a significant one," Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) President Bharat Malkani said.
"Using less water helps us become more flexible during times of water shortage and conserving the natural resource is simple and inexpensive," he said.

HRAWI is the apex body of hotels and restaurants in the western region, including the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and the Union Territories of Daman, Diu and Silvassa.
Some key water saving practices it has recommended include serving half a glass of water when requested by customers, reusing untouched water, requesting guests to use less water and keeping swimming pools covered when not in use to reduce evaporation.