The Hindu 20.06.2013
Construct rainwater harvesting structures in towns, people told
Rallies to increase awareness about the importance of
rainwater harvesting were taken out in Krishnagiri and Hosur towns on
Wednesday.
A large number of students from various
schools in both towns participated in the rallies, which were flagged
off by the respective Municipal Chairmen K. Balakrishnan (Hosur) and
K.R.C. Thangamuthu (Krishnagiri) in front of the municipality offices.
Students raised slogans asking the people to create structures in their homes and offices to harvest rainwater effectively.
Soil moisture
The rainwater harvesting will help increase soil moisture levels and improve the groundwater level through artificial recharge.
An
effective harvesting system would also help prevent flooding during
rain in the urban areas. The government extends assistance for the
construction of the rainwater harvesting structures, they told the
people.
They also urged the people to safeguard water
bodies such as ponds and wells, as they would increase groundwater
levels in the surrounding areas.
The rally taken out
by students was organised by the Municipalities concerned, and passed
through several important thoroughfares in the towns.
Students distributed handbills carrying information on rainwater harvesting.
