Harvest the Rain, Reap the Grains and Live Without Pain

 Water covers two-thirds of the surface of the earth. But fresh water is merely 0.002 percent

on earth. For an economy where agriculture is the backbone, nearly 7% of working population

depends on agricultural activities for their livelihood; monsoons seem to play a pivotal role. Majority

of India’s population depends on cereal and pulses. Rainfall, therefore, significantly affects the 

agricultural production of the country by providing water for the two main crop growing seasons,

Kharif (summer) and Rabi (winter). Variations in the monsoon rainfall affect the total food grain

yield of India and also the country’s economy.

Rainwater harvesting seems to be the solitary option which is practically feasible in

countering the growing menace of rapid water depletion. It is the technique used for collecting,

storing and using rainwater for landscape irrigation and other uses. Trapping rainwater from the roofs

and directing it into the underground tanks is a good practice for residential areas. It can satisfy 50%

of a regular family’s water needs. Rainwater harvesting is also equally beneficial for large

manufacturing units that require large volumes of water. It also allows the groundwater levels to

recharge. It helps in augmenting urban greenery and acts as a good reservoir for irrigation purpose.

Our ancient culture is based on peaceful coexistence of humans with the natural resources.

Gandhi ji says ‘world has enough for need but not for greed’. Water is the elixir of life which the

scientists try to look for in different planets because it may become extinct on our planet. This grave

situation can only be tackled when the rampant use of water is stopped. And ways to preserve it are

executed. Thus, we need to manage water well for the existence of human race along with other

species.