Rain water harvesting is an ancient concept, the implementation of it does not requires any major technology and the cost is even low, as compared to the benefits cost should not even be considered.
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In addition, a rain water harvesting system has been installed in the Bongaigaon township complex and the installation of solar water heating systems ( SWHS ) and solar photovoltaic systems ( streetlights ) is underway.
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Thirdly, the'blue infrastructure', which includes hydrological management, the'closing'of the water cycle, water conservation and management, grey water reuse, rain water harvesting, sustainable drainage including the use of bioswales, filtration strips, black water treatment, detention ponds as storm water management systems.
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Clay soils in high annual rain fall ( more than 100 cm ) areas do not generally suffer from high alkalinity as the rain water runoff is able to reduce / leach the soil salts to comfortable levels if proper rain water harvesting methods are followed.
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A new wing for the Elementary School is under construction, designed for low consumption of energy-the rooms will not need to be lit during the days, they will be well ventilated and naturally insulated against the heat and cold, with solar panels on the roof and roof top rain water harvesting.
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Safe Water Network India in association with Bhoruka Charitable Trust has augmented natural water storage at homes through Rooftop Rain Water Harvesting by creating household kunds ( 970 ) and has also refurbished existing community kunds ( 40 ) to provide water to families living in huts and children in schools.
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After emphasizing the ways of tackling the problem through rain water harvesting and other recycling options, the following paragraphs paves the way to the essence of the whole discussion; it illuminates the role of the youth in curbing the problem of such a magnitude which can pose a threat to the very existence of the mankind in this world.
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Factors behind this award include the use of rain water harvesting, natural ventilation systems to keep the school building cool in summer and the setting up of an " energy centre " in the blockhouse which by means of combined heat and power provides district heating both for the whole site and for social housing near the site, as well as generating electricity.
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Self help is the best help, each and every being of the community has to take a step to solve its own problem and the best step to solve water problem is to catch and store water where it falls through Rain water harvesting . Rain will usher local food security, from rain will come biomass-wealth that will eradicate ecological poverty.
