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.