Renowned geologist and one of the pioneers of `Shirpur pattern', Suresh Khanapurkar, on Sunday, said there is an urgent need to adopt a decentralized approach in conservation of rainwater to deal w

NASHIK: The groundwater level in Nashik division has improved marginally as compared with the five-year average.

CHENNAI: Two major political victories of the present AIADMK government relate to water.

The city municipal corporation is pinning its hopes on support from the Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust (CRRT) to provide funds for the restoration of the seven water bodies except Ukkadam Periyak

`Most Buildings Have Harvesting Systems, Maintenance A Problem'
Most buildings in the city are equipped with robust rainwater harvesting systems, says a survey by Metrowater.

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday unveiled a Rs 117-crore water recharge scheme for the Cauvery delta region.

According to ministry sources, the scheme is being discussed with other concerned ministries and their suggestions are being sought.

The novel concept of rainwater harvesting seems to have few takers in the national Capital as there is little effort to create awareness by the government to promote it as a “fruitful investment”,