Environmental Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting – Chance to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

The environment is the major cause of concern for the world today. And why not! After all our very existence is based on a healthy environment. Taking all aspects under consideration, rainwater harvesting is one of the many ways to benefit the environment, both directly and indirectly. Every individual rainwater harvesting system around the world Read more about Environmental Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting – Chance to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint[…]

Overview of Indian Monsoon 2018 – Was it a “Normal” Monsoon?

The summer monsoons have retreated. In a detailed scientific analysis, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) concluded that 2018 monsoon season has led to over 9% less rainfall. And the distribution of the rainfall remained uneven throughout the country; some are facing drought while some places have suffered the loss of lives and vegetation in a Read more about Overview of Indian Monsoon 2018 – Was it a “Normal” Monsoon?[…]

Recharge Pits – A Widely Used Artificial Method for Recharging Ground Water

In the event of deforestation, the natural capacity of the ground to hold the runoff rainwater has diminished. The precious rainwater keeps flowing with greater speed, causing flood-like situations. It has also resulted in non-recharging of the used groundwater. To cope up with the situation, numerous water recharge methods have been deployed, based on the Read more about Recharge Pits – A Widely Used Artificial Method for Recharging Ground Water[…]

Green Buildings in India – Innovation that is Inspiring the World

Environmental diminution is the biggest concern of 21st. Century. The organizations and people around the world are actively contributing towards spreading the awareness about present environmental hazards and their preventive measures. One such measure is to reduce your carbon footprint, by limiting yourself from any action which leads to the emission of carbon dioxide in Read more about Green Buildings in India – Innovation that is Inspiring the World[…]

Industrial Rainwater Harvesting – the Need, Process, and Everything Else

The various processes of a factory or industry make a generous use of water resource. Some industries like power generation, textiles & garments, beverage, etc. make more use of water than their other counterparts. Along with using water for production work, the offices and factories also need to provide enough water for the sanitation and Read more about Industrial Rainwater Harvesting – the Need, Process, and Everything Else[…]

Chennai Metro Water Rainwater Harvesting Challenge – An Initiative to Make the Existing Rainwater Harvest Structure Functional Again

Water management has always been an agenda at a national level. Increasing population and exploitation of groundwater, has led to the emergence for initiating various methods for conserving water resources and rainwater. Although population increase is the biggest factor in this crisis, someone asserted that our population can also be our strength. The more we Read more about Chennai Metro Water Rainwater Harvesting Challenge – An Initiative to Make the Existing Rainwater Harvest Structure Functional Again[…]

How to Enjoy Monsoon and Not to Regret

Who doesn’t love the cool showers and that nostalgic smell of wet earth! A monsoon is a most awaited season as it comes at the perfect time when everyone is tired of being sweaty throughout the summers. But this wait may soon become dreadful due to monsoon borne diseases and health issues. All you need Read more about How to Enjoy Monsoon and Not to Regret[…]

Kerala Floods 2018 – What Happened In The God’s Own Country

Kerala Floods 2018 – What Happened In The God’s Own Country

As Kerala is hit by the worst flood since 1924, an analysis is continued to be made about what has happened. There were many reports that supported the fact that the disaster was not unforeseen. Is there something that could have been done to avoid this calamity? And, what now? The monsoons of the year Read more about Kerala Floods 2018 – What Happened In The God’s Own Country[…]

Ancient Indian Water Conservation Techniques- Part 2

In the first part of this two-blog series, we have listed 10 ancient methods observed in India for the conservation of water. Here we are again, to present the rest of the listing: Nadi Nadis are mostly found near Jodhpur in Rajasthan. They are the village ponds which receive the rainwater from the adjoining natural Read more about Ancient Indian Water Conservation Techniques- Part 2[…]

Ancient Indian Water Conservation Techniques – Part 1

Our ancestors from ancient India have invented so many useful things, whose references are being used in combating modern-day problems. Water conservation methods are one such area from the pages of ancient India. The excellent water harvesting and drainage systems in the cities of Indus Valley Civilization are masterpieces of their time and were so Read more about Ancient Indian Water Conservation Techniques – Part 1[…]