Mangaluru: There are many benefits of localized rainwater harvesting. It is accessible to the poor, with no need for advanced technology, and a one-time task without a middleman. Saved water is worth earning, said Water Conservation Expert and ‘Adike Patrike’ Editor Shree Padre.
He recently inaugurated two rainwater harvesting systems at Mangalore University, one behind the Humanities block with a 1 lakh litre storage capacity and the other adjacent to the lecture hall complex with a 2 lakh litre storage capacity, each installed under the RUSA scheme.
Delivering a lecture on rainwater harvesting he said, “Decentralized rainwater harvesting are cost-effective and serve different purposes, including domestic consumption, agriculture, groundwater recharge, prevention of soil erosion, enhancement of water table, drought-proofing and flood control. In fact, it is much better than groundwater for drinking as it does not contain arsenic, fluoride, iron or pesticides which are difficult to remove even with hi-tech filters.”
In his presidential address, Vice-Chancellor Prof. P. Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya said that the rainwater harvesting system is one such activity by which one can contribute to the welfare of society and nature, which would remain permanent for the next generation as well.
Prizes were distributed to primary and high schools for the essay competition on ‘Role of Students in Environmental Conservation’.
Program Coordinator Prof. Prashantha Naik, RUSA Nodal Officer Prof. K.S. Jayappa, Executive Engineer Lava M. Dambara were on the stage. Dr. Dhananjaya Kumble compered the event. Sabitha introduced the chief guest. Faculty members and students attended the lecture.
