Why is there a need to develop rainwater harvesting system in India

• Water Resources (C10)

Why is there a need to develop rainwater harvesting system in India? Explain.

Answer

Development of Rain Water Harvesting:

1. Water harvesting system is a viable attentive both socioeconomically and environmentally.

2. Due to increasing population demand for water is increasing in every spheres of life, so ‘rain water harvesting’ system is essential.

3. There is uneven distribution of rainfall.

4. Nature of soil varies.

5. To recharge ground water.

6. Changing of life style.