Bhubaneswar, Jan 14 (IANS) The Odisha government Wednesday decided to implement a new scheme for rooftop rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge in urban areas of thed state, with an investment of Rs.100 crore.
The scheme will be implemented over the next five years. On a pilot basis, it will be implemented in Bhubaneswar and Berhampur.
Its implementation will be mandatory in newly built government buildings and quarters. The scheme will be implemented through installation of Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Systems (RRHS) in buildings to augment ground water recharge, enhance the water table and improve water quality in the urban areas of the state.
"The scheme will be implemented in new government buildings and private buildings of the state. The government will provide subsidy up to 50 percent or Rs.45,000 to the private building owners," said water resources secretary Pradeep Jena.
A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who approved the guidelines of the scheme Wednesday.
Jena said the total number of buildings to be covered under the scheme is 16,995, including 550 government buildings and 16,405 private buildings.
The scheme will be implemented in all 105 urban local bodies (ULBs) through mass adoption of RRHS in private and government buildings with rooftop area up to 200 sq m, said an official of the department.
The scheme has been envisaged in the light of the Odisha Ground water (Regulation, Development and Management) Bill, 2011, wherein adoption of RRWH has been made mandatory for new government buildings.
Rainwater harvesting involves collection, filtering and use of rainwater, which falls on the rooftop (terrace or tiled roof) and in the portico of the house.
Rainwater harvesting can be adopted through recharging of bore wells near the house. Recharging of bore wells should be done to prevent them from drying up and improve their water table, said the official.
It's Kiwis bowling vs Windies batting in quarters (Preview)
Wellington, March 20 (IANS) A much-anticipated pulsating battle between New Zealand's bowlers and two-time champions West Indies' big hitters may well decide the fourth quarter-final of the
Lockdown is back in Maharashtra
Key Points:
Biparjoy Updates: The effect of Cyclone Biparjoy is visible, alert was issued from Maharashtra to Gujarat; many trains canceled
Cyclone Biparjoy is still two days away from making landfall in India, but its effects have already started showing. Because of Biperjoy, several feet of high waves are rising in the sea. At the same
India will soon bring National Tourism Policy-2022, an important opportunity to showcase the country's tourist destinations in G-20
Culture and Tourism Minister G. Kishan Reddy said that India is planning to bring National Tourism Policy-2022 in front of the country and the world this year. So that it is safe, artistic,
The story of Rohit, the first patient from Delhi to defeat Corona
New Delhi: The first patient suffering from corona in Delhi recovered on Saturday and reached home from Safdarjung Hospital. His name is Rohit Dutta (45), who hails from Mayur Vihar Phase-2. In a
Son Of Sardaar 2: The film's troubles increased even before its release. Did 'Saiyaara' and 'Mahavatar Narasimha' spoil the game?
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan's much-awaited film 'Son of Sardar 2' is going to hit the theatres on August 1, but even before its release, it is facing huge difficulties in getting screens. On one hand,
Hashim Amla is a rock: de Villiers
Canberra, March 3 (IANS) South Africa skipper AB de Villiers has praised Hashim Amla for his knock of 159 against Ireland on Tuesday, saying that the opener is a "rock".Amla’s innings
French reporter narrowly escapes Russian attack: VIDEO of a missile falling behind during live reporting goes viral
A French reporter reporting live in Ukraine narrowly escaped a Russian missile attack. The video of this attack is going viral on Twitter. Reporter Paul Gasnier was doing live reporting for TV channel
Bihar CM meets communal clash victims
Patna, Jan 21 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Wednesday visited Muzaffarpur district's Azizpur village, where three days ago a mob killed five people triggering a communal clash."All
It will be easy to go to Maha Kumbh... Fares for Prayagraj have become stable, Indigo and Akasa have reduced prices.
IndiGo airline on Thursday said that the fares for flights to Prayagraj have stabilized and it has increased the number of flights on this route to 900 for the Maha Kumbh. There were constant
