Buoyed by the success of rain water harvesting in Delhi, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all universities to harvest rainwater. For this purpoe, UGC will also consider giving financial assistance to the universities. Jamia Hamdard University has also benefited from harvesting. According to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), whch drew plans for the university, the pre-monsoon water table was 45 metres below ground level (mbgl) last year. Despite poor rains, the level went up to 40 mbgl after the monsoon. Even the quality of water had improved.