Water is the most essential requirement of human life. A Clean and adequate supply of water is crucial to livelihood opportunities, environmental stability, and maintenance of ecosystems as well as public health. This could be easy by adopting the measure of water management to secure proper water availability throughout the year, especially in India where it’s 31.14% of its total population resides in urban spaces. The study area i.e., South Delhi district, has the lowest level of ground water level with diminishing quantity as well as quality. Located in the south of the union territory, it adjoins with the state of Haryana. The present study is concerned with the assessment of water harvesting conditions within the district while analysing its scope for dynamism in water management techniques in the district. The study is based on both primary and secondary data sources from different trusted sources. It also covers some of the important institutions such as IIT Delhi in Hauz Khas, Laxman Public School in Yusuf Sarai, J- Block in Saket etc. to form a base for analytical structure and to assess the status and utilization of rainwater harvesting in the district with important centres of higher educational institutes. The results of the study show a deep concern over the utilization of this invaluable natural resource and the risks associated with it. The paper suggests some counter measures for management related to water harvesting that can be practiced by the common people. The findings of this paper suggest measures as being rational with our daily usage of the subsidized water and government to be more vigilant and responsive towards its policies and people.

Keywords: Conservation, Educational Institution, Rainwater Harvesting, Urban Dynamics & Water Management.

पानी सभी जीवन के लिए आवश्यक है और कई अलग-अलग तरीकों से उपयोग किया जाता है। ताजे पानी की कमी केवल शुष्क जलवायु क्षेत्रों तक ही सीमित नहीं है, बल्कि अच्छी आपूर्ति वाले क्षेत्रों में सुरक्षित पानी की पहुंच एक गंभीर समस्या बनती जा रही है। पानी की कमी कम जल भंडारण क्षमता, कम घुसपैठ, बड़े अंतर वार्षिक और वर्षा के वार्षिक उतार-चढ़ाव (मोनोटोनिक बारिश के कारण) और उच्च वाष्पीकरण की मांग के कारण होती है। जल संचयन को सिंचाई के उपयोग के लिए किसी भी प्रकार के जल के संग्रह और भंडारण के रूप में परिभाषित किया गया है, चाहे वह अपवाह या क्रीक प्रवाह हो। अब एक दिन का जल संचयन अपवाह जल या क्रीक प्रवाह को इकट्ठा करने और संग्रहीत करने के लिए एक सामान्य शब्द बन गया है, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप मिट्टी की रूपरेखा और जलाशयों में सतह/सतह दोनों के ऊपर वर्षा होती है। पहले इसका उपयोग शुष्क और अर्ध शुष्क क्षेत्रों के लिए किया जाता था, लेकिन हाल ही में इसका उपयोग उप-आर्द्र और आर्द्र क्षेत्रों में भी बढ़ाया गया है। जल संचयन के लिए जल आपूर्ति के स्रोत और स्थानों के आधार पर जल संचयन की विभिन्न/विभिन्न प्रणालियों का उपयोग किया जाता है। भारत में, ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में भूजल के संरक्षण और वृद्धि के लिए वाटरशेड के आधार पर मिट्टी और जल संरक्षण के उपाय किए जाते हैं। शहरी क्षेत्र में, यह प्रत्यक्ष उपयोग और भूजल पुनर्भरण के लिए ज्यादातर छत के पानी का संचयन है और साथ ही फुटपाथों/सड़कों से सतही अपवाह का संग्रह और पुनर्भरण गड्ढों के माध्यम से या परित्यक्त/मौजूदा कुओं का उपयोग करके इसे जमीन में रिचार्ज करना है। यदि इन उपायों को ग्रामीण और शहरी क्षेत्रों में लागू किया जाता है, तो ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में सूखे और शहरी और ग्रामीण आबादी में पेयजल की समस्या को कुछ हद तक हल किया जा सकता है। देश में पानी की कमी की समस्या को हल करने के लिए आने वाले वर्षों में लोगों, गैर सरकारी संगठनों और सरकार को एक साथ मिलकर सभी जगहों पर वर्षा जल संचयन को बड़े पैमाने पर लागू करना चाहिए।

India has 16% of the world’s total population and only 4% of the world’s water resources which are depleting rapidly. The demand for water is expected to grow from 40 billion cubic metres currently to around 220 cubic metres in 2025. Unwisely, using of water leads to numerous of losses i.e. transfer of water from surplus areas to deficit areas. The most important step in higher education to learn about the direction of finding solutions to issues of water conservation and management is to change student’s attitudes and habits this, includes each one of us.

Water is the most essential requirement of human life. Clean and adequate supply of water is crucial to livelihood opportunities, environmental stability, and maintenance of ecosystems as well as public health. This could be easy by adopting the measure of water management to secure proper water availability throughout the year, especially in India where it’s 31.14% of its total population resides in urban spaces. The study area i.e., South Delhi district, has the lowest level of ground water level with diminishing quantity as well as quality. Located in the south of the union territory, it adjoins with the state of Haryana. The present study is concerned with the assessment of water harvesting conditions within the district while analysing its scope for dynamism in water management techniques in the district. The study is based on both primary and secondary data sources from different trusted sources. It also covers some of the important institutions such as IIT Delhi in Hauz Khas, Laxman Public School in Yusuf Sarai, J- Block in Saket etc. to form a base for analytical structure and to assess the status and utilization of rainwater harvesting in the district with important centres of higher educational institutes. The results of the study show a deep concern over the utilization of this invaluable natural resource and the risks associated with it. The paper suggests some counter measures for management related to water harvesting that can be practiced by the common people. The findings of this paper suggest measures as being rational with our daily usage of the subsidized water and government to be more vigilant and responsive towards its policies and people.

KEYWORDS: Conservation, Educational Institution, Rainwater Harvesting, Urban Dynamics, Water Management

"क्षिति, जल, पावक, गगन, समीरा पंच तत्व यह अधम सरीरा ।" 

जल अमूल्य वस्तु है इसके बिना जीवन की कल्पना नहीं की जा सकती है। जल संसाधनों का इष्टतम प्रयोग हीजल प्रबन्धन है। जल प्रबन्धन में पानी से सम्बंधित जोखिम जैसे सूखा, बाढ़ औ संदूषण आदि के प्रबन्धन को सम्मिलित किया जाता है। जल प्रबन्धन का सबसे प्रथम उपाय यह है कि वर्षाजल का उचित प्रबन्धन किया जाये। वर्षाजल को जलाशयों में संरक्षित किया जाये। पूरे देश में बाँध बनवाए जाएँ और सूखाग्रस्त क्षेत्र में बाँधों की संख्या ज्यादा हो । वर्षाजल की भूमि पर बहने वाली हर एक बूँद को नदी में, संग्रहण किया जाये, नालों के पानी को रोकने के लिए चेक डैम बनाये जाएँ । इसी प्रकार भूजल का पुनर्भरण घर खेत, गाँव, कस्बे, स्कूल, एवं कॉलेज के वर्षाजल को भूगर्भ तक पहुँचाने के लिए टांके, ट्रेंच एवं सोकपिट बनाकर किया जा सकता है। अपशिष्ट जल को रिसाइकिल करके प्रयोग्य योग्य बनाय जाये | सिंचाई प्रणालियों में सुधार किया जाये प्राकृतिक जल निकायों की देखभाल की जानी चाहिए। इस समय भारत के साथ-2 पूरा विश्व जल संकट का सामना कर रहा इसलिए आवश्यक है कि इस तरफ गम्भीरता से ध्यान देना चाहिए भारत मे जल प्रबन्धन एवं संरक्षण सम्बंधित नीतिया मौजूद है किन्तु समस्या नीतियो के कार्यान्वयन के स्तर पर है अत नीतियो के कार्या वमन मे मौजूद शिथिलता को दूर करके उचित क्रियान्वयन किया जाना चाहिए

"जल है तो कल है जल के बिना जीवन मुश्किल है।"

Rainwater harvesting is the method of storing rainwater and thereby increasing the recharge of groundwater. As India since the very beginning was primarily an agricultural country, the need to harness water was felt. This is also due to fact that rainfall in our country occurs only for two to three months; therefore, water needs to be conserved for its use throughout the year. Even the ancient civilizations like Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, etc. provide excellent examples of water harvesting through a network of tanks and reservoirs. Some of the old forts like Jaigarh Fort near Jaipur and Fatehpur Sikri near Agra, also provide good examples of water storage through rainwater harvesting. 

Several techniques are in practice to recharge groundwater. One method is to manage rainwater in such a way that it is used at the source. If as much water as possible is collected and stored, it can be used after the rainy season is over. This method has been traditionally practiced in dry areas. Simple local techniques such as ponds and earthen embankments can help in the harvesting and storage of rainwater. Rural and urban water use, restoration of streams for recreation, fresh water fisheries and natural ecosystems, etc. need rainwater harvesting. Local practices for rainwater harvesting can provide sufficient amount of water.  

Water conservation method

Currently, the market is flooded with water-efficient toilet tanks, taps and shower heads that can cut water consumption by up to 60%. Innovations, such as change in spray patterns in taps  and showers and increased pressure for flushing in toilets, are pushing the boundaries of water conservation, without compromising on usage habits.

JAL HAI TO KAL HAI

Conserving water saves energy. Energy is needed to filter, heat and pump water to your home, so reducing your water use also reduces your carbon footprint. Using less water keeps more in our ecosystems and helps to keep wetland habitats topped up for animals like otters, water voles, herons and fish.India has 16% of the world's population and only 4% of the world's water resources, which are depleting rapidly. The demand for water is expected to grow from 40 billion cubic metres (bcm) currently to around 220 bcm in 2025. Water is one of the most important inputs essential for crops Life without water is not possible. We need it for many things including cleaning, cooking, using the washroom, and more. Moreover, we need clean water to lead a healthy life. We can take many steps to conserve water on a national level as well as an individual level.Water conservation is the practice of using water efficiently to reduce unnecessary water usage. According to Fresh Water Watch, water conservation is important because fresh clean water is a limited resource, as well as a costly one.Water conservation is necessary to keep water pure and clean while also protecting the environment. Conserving water entails being responsible for our water supply and using it wisely. We must learn how to keep our limited supply of water pure and free of pollution because everyone depends on it for survival.