Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting & Groundwater recharge in urban areas

The Department of Water Resources (DoWR), Govt. of Odisha, has launched a new Scheme during FY 2014-15 for Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting & Ground Water Recharge in urban areas of the State.Ground water serves as a major source of domestic water supply across the State. Due to rapid urbanization,the scope of natural ground water recharge is being reduced day by day.The objective of this Scheme is to execute large numbers of Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Systems (RRHS) in private and Govt.buildings,which will improve ground water table and ground water quality situations in these areas.It will also help in reduction of flash floods in towns.

Water-smart technology supported by the scheme- Rainwater harvesting,Groundwater recharge

For more details visithttp://www.dowrodisha.gov.in/Citizen/RRHS/RRHS.htm