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Rainwater harvesting in India: Traditional and contemporary
A brief look at the historical development of traditional rainwater harvesting systems of India ans also issues, need and relevance of RWH in the urban context
Sekhar Raghavan
Posted on 21 Aug, 2009 12:41 PM

The document informs that traditionally Indians worshipped both water and rain as “Jala” and “Varuna”. Even rivers were worshipped. Till 3000 B.C., RWH happened without human effort as rain got collected in rivers and natural depressions. Civilizations flourished on river banks all over the world Indus valley civilization in India.
A movie on rainwater harvesting in an urban home
The film shows how rainwater harvesting can be done in urban homes and the simplicity of the technique
Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation Limited
Posted on 21 Aug, 2009 12:34 PM

Courtesy: KUIDFC, Time: 7:09mins.
Getting started with rainwater harvesting: A movie in Kannada
A lighthearted look at getting started with Rainwater Harvesting.
Rainwater Club
Posted on 21 Aug, 2009 12:30 PM

Time: 1:12 mins.
The ACT water efficiency calculator: A tool to help save water
Find out and try the different options to see where you could save water using the water efficiency calculator
Think Water Act Water
Posted on 21 Aug, 2009 12:21 PM

Click here to read more about the water efficiency calculator
Megh Pyne Abhiyan: An initiative to promote rainwater harvesting to provide safe drinking water during floods
A brief introduction to what drives the Megh Pyne Abhiyan
Megh Pyne Abhiyan (MPA)
Posted on 21 Aug, 2009 12:15 PM

Megh Pyne Abhiyan - Baadh prabhavit sthalon mein varsha jal sangrahan

Read more about the effort in Hindi
"Sooru Neeru" - A book in Kannada on rooftop rainwater harvesting
Download all seven parts of the book from the links provided below
Karnataka State Resource Center
Posted on 21 Aug, 2009 12:08 PM

"Sooru Neeru" - A Kannada book from the Karnataka State Resource Center provides information about rooftop rainwater harvesting.

Total size: 3MB

Download all seven parts in Kannada from the links provided
Nela Jala' - A book about rainwater harvesting from the Karnataka State Resource Center
Download all six parts of the Kannada book 'Nela Jala' from the links provided below
Karnataka State Resource Center
Posted on 21 Aug, 2009 11:48 AM

'Nela Jala', a book from the Karnataka State Resource Center talks extensively about rainwater harvesting and also touches upon related aspects like water quality, agricultural practice, rainfall data.

Total size 3.0 MB
Traditional rainwater harvesting structures of Karnataka - A Kannada book from CDL
Download the Kannada book brought out by Communication for Development and Learning, Bangalore on the traditional rainwater harvesting structures of Karnataka
Communication for Development and Learning
Posted on 21 Aug, 2009 11:29 AM

A book by Communication for Development and Learning, Bangalore about the traditional rainwater harvesting structures that have been in use in Karnataka.

Designing your own rooftop rainwater harvesting system: A presentation
This presentation explains the basics of rainwater harvesting. Calculate the amount of rainwater you can harvest off your roof and design your own RWH system.
India Water Portal
Posted on 21 Aug, 2009 11:19 AM

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20 tips to help you choose your rainwater harvesting design from Mihir Maitra
Tips to help you choose your rainwater harvesting design, from Mihir Maitra, consulting hydrogeologist
Mihir Maitra
Posted on 21 Aug, 2009 11:08 AM

From collection to storage and recharge, Maitra explains in layman's terms the basics of rainwater harvesting.

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