The Last Drop: A Moral Story on Saving Water

Introduction

Many people, however, are unaware of its value, waste water; it is life. This is the story of a young man who realized why conserving water is vital by experience..

A Village Blessed with Water

Water once flowed plentifully in the lovely town of Sundarpur. Every season, the rivers glittered, the wells were full, and the rain fell upon the fields. People used to never be concerned about having insufficient water.

But ultimately people came to take water for granted..

• They have left taps open.

• They squandered water while dishes and garments were being cleaned.

• They didn't pay any attention to the elder advice.

One of them was Ravi, a cheeky toddler. He enjoyed splashing in the pond and frequently opened sinks while brushing his teeth. His astute grandmother would always caution him:

“Ravi, water is valuable. We will weep for it tomorrow whether we throw it away today.”

Still Ravi never listened.

The Worst Drought Hits Sundarpur

One summer, disaster struck—the worst drought in years.

• The river dried up.

• The wells turned to dust.

• The pond cracked open, revealing only dry land.

The villagers, who once never thought about water, now struggled for a single drop. Farmers couldn't grow crops, animals suffered, and people walked miles to fetch water.

Even Ravi felt the impact. No more long baths. No more splashing in the pond. His family had to survive on just a few pots of water a day.

A Harsh Lesson at the Village Well

Ravi's grandmother brought him to the village well one day.

• A long line of people was waiting for their water in line there.

• Her mother couldn't gather enough for their family, and her daughter wept.

Ravi found himself unable to sleep that evening. His grandmother's words reverberated in his thoughts:

"If we squander water today, we will be sorry for it tomorrow."

Ravi grasped the first time those words meant.

Ravi’s Mission to Save Water

Determined to make a change, Ravi gathered his friends and came up with a plan.

Steps They Took to Save Water:

✅ Fixed leaking taps in homes and streets.
✅ Encouraged using buckets instead of hosepipes.
✅ Taught people to store rainwater for future use.
✅ Dug a small pit in his backyard to collect rainwater.

Slowly, the villagers adopted these habits. They realized their mistakes and became more mindful about how they used water.

A Village Transformed

A year later, the monsoon arrived, and Sundarpur was no longer struggling.

• The wells filled up again.

• The pond was restored.

• The villagers never wasted a single drop.

Ravi became a hero, not because he was the strongest or richest, but because he helped everyone understand the importance of water conservation.

Whenever a child left a tap running, an elder would say:

"Remember Ravi’s lesson—save water before it’s too late."

Moral of the Story

💧 "Water is the essence of life. Conserve it today to ensure a better tomorrow."
💧 Save every drop and secure a better future.