One billion people in India live in areas of physical water scarcity of which 600 million are in areas of high to extreme water stress. World Bank states that 16.3 crore people lack access to safe water in India. Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal during his Independence Day address to come together for the critical cause of water conservation, today, Network18 in partnership with Harpic is launching Mission Paani. A nationwide initiative to create a 'Jal Andolan', a people's movement for water by bringing together relevant stakeholders on one platform. Amitabh Bachchan has extended his support as campaign ambassador and is formally launching the campaign today in Mumbai.