1.The
Odisha government has started a rain water conservation scheme named 'Chhata'.
Community
harnessing and harvesting rainwater artificially from the terrace aquifer.
The
cabinet approved the new scheme last month. Its term is five years.
About
the scheme:
1.
Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to conserve rainwater and improve water quality in water-scarce
areas.
According
to groundwater resource assessment, rainwater harvesting structures on roofs of
1,925 government buildings, 29,500 private buildings and 52 water-pressure
blocks will be constructed in 27 urban local bodies.
It
is estimated that 373.52 crore liters of water will be procured during this
five-year period at a cost of Rs 270 crore.
Each
water harvesting structure on roofs of government buildings is estimated to
cost Rs 4.32 lakh, while in rural areas it will cost around Rs 3.06 lakh per
building.
2. India's longest rubber dam inaugurated by
Bihar Chief Minister 'Gayaji Dam' on Phalgu river in Gaya
This
dam was built at an estimated cost of 324 crores. A group of experts from IIT
Roorkee are the main masterminds of this project. This dam has enough water for
the convenience of pilgrims throughout the year. With its construction,
devotees will now have access to at least two feet of water throughout the year
to perform Pind Dhan in the Phalgu river near Vishnupad Ghat.
About the dam:
This
rubber dam attracts more pilgrims and changes the landscape. The dam aims to
provide uninterrupted water supply to the Vishnupada temple in Gaya throughout
the year.
The
dam is 411 meters long, 95.5 meters wide and 3 meters high. Along with the
rubber dam, development has also been made on the banks of Phalgu river and a
steel bridge has been constructed for pilgrims visiting Sita Kund.
This dam ensures water storage in the river throughout the year, helping the pilgrims who visit this place for Pind Dhan.
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