Mission Paani Waterthon in Pics: Conservationists, Ministers and Stars Come Together

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, the campaign ambassador for Mission Paani, hosts the Mission Paani Waterthon. (Image: News18)

Akshay Kumar presents News18's 'Water Warrior' award to Abid Surti, Rajshri Deshpande and Amla Ruia. (Image: News18)

Hema and Alka along with little Prachi, who belong to an area a few hours away from Mumbai, join the Mission Paani stage. They speak about their everyday ordeal in fetching water from far away places. (Image: News18)

Akshay Kumar walks on a treadmill as part of the Mission Paani Waterthon in solidarity with people who walk for hours every day in search of water. (Image: News18)

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan speaks at the Mission Paani Waterthon event. (Image: News18)

Folk-rock band Swarthma perform at the water campaign, captivating the audience with their song 'Pyasi'. (Image: News18)

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju speaks at the News18 Mission Paani Waterthon. "Water conservation is our focus in whatever we do," he says. (Image: News18)

Bollywood actress Esha Deol attends the Mission Paani Waterthon. She says she makes sure at the personal level to save water and also teaches her children not to waste this important source of life. (Image: News18)