Low Groundwater Levels in Maharashtra – 2018 Scenario

A severe decline of 3 metres in the groundwater levels of the regions of Maharashtra, is haunting the authorities and people. The rainfall deficit and overuse of groundwater for irrigation during this year’s dry spell are the leading causes for this situation. City’s daily quota of water is being cut down, to quickly handle the Read more about Low Groundwater Levels in Maharashtra – 2018 Scenario[…]

Stepwells or Vavs of Gujarat – A Perfect Example for a Community Based Rainwater Harvesting

Gujarat is called “A Land of Stepwells” for being a host to many earliest stepwell structures. Vav, as they are called here, makes the cavernous spaces for adequate water store, in the twin cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The presence of such water conservation structures supports the effort of harvesting rainwater at a community level. Read more about Stepwells or Vavs of Gujarat – A Perfect Example for a Community Based Rainwater Harvesting[…]

Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Existing Properties- Challenges & Cost-Effectiveness

Many states in India have passed the legislation for having a compulsory rainwater harvesting system, being installed in houses or other buildings. In some states, the law is only applicable for new construction, while in some cities like Bangalore, it is made compulsory for all the existing properties as well. There are inherent challenges of Read more about Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Existing Properties- Challenges & Cost-Effectiveness[…]

Rainwater Harvesting in Developed Countries – Setting High Quality Benchmarks

Developed countries have more advanced ways to manage their resources, to provide them to their citizens’ consumption. One of their success mantras is to save and preserve. Rainwater harvesting might be a greater need of developing countries, but it is also practiced in developed nations, to sustain their natural wealth and earning and to secure Read more about Rainwater Harvesting in Developed Countries – Setting High Quality Benchmarks[…]