With water crisis always reminding us of the need to conserve resources, traditional rainwater harvesting system is becoming dearer by the day. Jigisha Doshi explores different models of the system A rainwater harvesting system was installed four years ago by the Chavada family in Bimanagar area of the city. Bimanagar …
To ensure that new constructions recharge ground water and avoid waterlogging during rains, the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) passed a notification in 2002 that made it mandatory for any construction of 1,500 sq m or more to install a rainwater harvesting system. But, what about older constructions? Rainwater harvesting …
No matter all the huge efforts put together by experts and stake holders, proper management of the water resources of the State, including the Brahmaputra, will be a distant dream unless political willingness is accommodated in the water management initiatives. This observation was made by the Non Resident Indian Association …
The lesser density of houses coupled with use of hollow concrete blocks and an underground tunnel ventilation to provide natural air-conditioning add to the carbon credit earning capacity. Bangalore, Feb. 21 A local real estate company, which is implementing a residential complex under the
Every year, during monsoon, it is the same story for roads across India. Potholes, potholes and more potholes. It requires a small intervention to not only help reduce costs incurred in repairing a damaged stretch but also increase groundwater levels. Yet, the government has failed to do so. The potential …
