Culture of water conservation for progress

Water is a vital element for the plant and animal environment, and especially for human beings. Water is also an economic asset because of its importance and scarcity, and a social asset with respect to the quality of life. The conservation of water is thus an essential factor in development. The question then arises: what type of development? The one known as 'growth' or the one called 'progress'? Water and its many uses represent not only growth, but progress. Water conservancy is, therefore, action for progress. Water conservation means using it in the right way: the right kind of works, correct management and accurate control. The techniques for management and control must be consistent with the proper use of water. The controversy of small versus big is meaningless where the size of the works is concerned: each situation calls for its own appropriate solution.