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Once a Summer Capital of India, Shimla is Now Under Water Crisis

In British India, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of India and was used to hold important political meetings in the serene, beautiful and nature-blessed surroundings. Everyone was awestruck with the naturally built forest, gorgeous water streams and pleasantly cold weather at the time when the Indian plains faces a blazing heat. It is no surprise that Shimla is one of the favourite holiday destinations, especially during summers. In fact, the tourism is the primary source of revenue for this capital of Himachal Pradesh. But the year 2018 is no good for tourism industry at Shimla. It is only because the land of divine beauty is facing a serious water crisis. […]

Case Study of Requirement of a Rainwater Harvesting System at Easter Heights Society, Santa Cruz Mumbai

Background Description This is a case study of setting up a rainwater harvesting solution at the Easter Heights, Santa Cruz, Mumbai. Easter Heights is the luxury apartment society located in the Santacruz East, Mumbai. Developed by Ambrosial developers, the society is an epitome of construction design and quality parameters. The developers worked towards providing a Read more about Case Study of Requirement of a Rainwater Harvesting System at Easter Heights Society, Santa Cruz Mumbai[…]

Recharge Structures for Groundwater Recharge – Awareness is a key here

  “If there is a magic on this planet, it is contained in water “ – Loren Eiseley Well! We all agree to that. Have you ever felt a void when suddenly the water supply disrupts your household? Though it is mostly because your daily work gets upset, that dried up sink gives you a Read more about Recharge Structures for Groundwater Recharge – Awareness is a key here[…]

Rainfall in India – Current Scenario, Prediction and Harvesting

India is a vast country, in terms of geography, culture and population. Each of them supports each other and hence it becomes a land of unity in diversity. And the strength of Indian economy is agriculture. Agriculture in India heavily hinges upon the amount of rainfall. This is why farmers and meteorologists are always on Read more about Rainfall in India – Current Scenario, Prediction and Harvesting[…]

Percolation Tanks – A Component for Ground Water Recharging

Rainwater harvesting is being taken as a national level project in India. In fact, there were many groundwater recharge movements in India in the past. In the present, there are various government and non-government bodies who are researching in this area and work with their best competencies to design effective solutions for groundwater recharge. Among Read more about Percolation Tanks – A Component for Ground Water Recharging[…]

Rainwater Harvesting in India – Save it before you Regret it

The issue of drought and water scarcity can be dated back to ancient times. It is evident from the fact that the construction and use of cisterns to store rainwater was found since Neolithic age – a period 10,200 BC. Water is a lifeline – it was the source of development of the early living Read more about Rainwater Harvesting in India – Save it before you Regret it[…]

Borewell Recharge: An environment friendly initiative

Water resource is being categorised as a renewable energy source, which means, natural water resources can be easily replenished back to nature. But it is rightly said that overdo of anything is bad; the pace with which natural ground water is being used, or rather exploited, it is not returned to the ground with concurrent Read more about Borewell Recharge: An environment friendly initiative[…]

Hydrogeological Survey: A Detailed Study of its Importance and Application

A hydrogeological survey is an investigation of the hydrologic and geologic parameters at the subsurface level in a particular area. Hydrogeological maps may be formulated with the data gathered during such a study. It involves the detailed evaluation of the water-bearing levels of rocks and their capability for filtration. Moreover, the intrinsic ability of these Read more about Hydrogeological Survey: A Detailed Study of its Importance and Application[…]

Rainwater Harvesting: The Need of the Hour

Rainwater harvesting has been acclaimed as an exemplary method of water conservation, and is considered to be a “Green Practice”. It involves the collection of rainwater from rooftops or other hard surfaces above the ground level prior to its loss as surface run-off. This method of water conservation indirectly supports the replenishment of groundwater and Read more about Rainwater Harvesting: The Need of the Hour[…]