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Chapter : 2. Water Resources
Importance of Rain Water Harvesting
Importance of Rain Water Harvesting : 1. It is a reliable source of water when all other source of water dry up. 2. It is considered the pure form of natural water. 3. It can also be given to sick people. 4. It can be used to beat the summer heat if underground rooms adjoining the tanks are built. 5. To meet the increasing demand of water. 6. To avoid flooding of roads. 7. To raise the ground water level. Conservation of Water Resources : 1. Construction of multi-purpose projects and canals. 2. Solving river water disputes quickly. 3. Inter basin transfer of water. 4. Measures to raise underground water. 5. Rainwater harvesting and water shed development. 6. Avoiding pollution of water bodies. 7. Preventing the wastage of water.