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... We are in possession of such a vast and astounding array of natural resources, such amazing flora and fauna, in fact we have nothing to complain of. It’s sure is a pity then that almost a third of Indians sleep on an empty stomach and only 20% of the drinking water meets health and safety standards. ... Clichéd stories where women and children walk for miles everyday for a bucket of water are in fact a representation of the sorry state our rural folks live in. ... But innovation and creativity also brings about a possessive about ones ideas, not unlike that of a mothers toward its child. ...
The MACRO VIEW
The huge financial and executive resources of the government figure prominently in the macro development area. ... NATIONAL WATER GRID : We have a national electricity grid, national road gird then why not a national water grid. ... The Cauvery water issue. ... CANAL LINING :
There are two natural ways by which water is lost in canals. ... It has been proved scientifically that canals loose 30 to 50% of their irrigation water to seepage. ... It is a layman’s belief that canals are mere dugouts through which water flows. ... Just by lining the beds of the canals all over the country we could save enough water to take us through the worst of summers. ... RENEGOTIATING THE INDUS WATER TREATY : This may not be scientific and it may be the most difficult to do, but why not? We give out so much water to Pakistan; a lot of it is wasted. ... Renegotiate the Indus Water treaty
2. ... Divert the water to lower Punjab and Rajastan
Enormous amount of water resources could be tapped and canals dug up which could pave the way of greening up of a large number of arid and unproductive land. ...
While a green Rajastan may still be a long way off, but atleast our women won’t have to make that 12-mile walk to fetch drinking water. ... And no national water grid or canal lining can save us from this. ... Develop biological methods of water cleaning water. ... A grass carp used to clear water of hyacinth. ... NEW TECHNIQUES OF RAINWATER HARVESTING : Almost all rainwater-harvesting techniques involve building huge open tanks that let the water in and it is stored there. ... This tank should have a number of entry points for the water to come in. ... The rainwater feeds these and percolating water in the monsoons, when the tanks are almost overflowing. ... Ice-cold water is available here in the warmest of weather and these are never dry. ... A WATER RECYCLING PLANT IN EVERY HOME : That’s what the future could hold. For any person to live a healthy, he needs a minimum of 16 litres of water per day. ... The only solution lies in recycling water. A miniature water treatment plant could be set up in each house or a larger one at the community levels. Each house in effect would be self-sufficient in its need for water. Water could very easily be used for cross-purposes. For instance, water used for bathing could in effect be purified and then used to wash clothes. This water could also be used for irrigation purposes for crops like cotton, which do not require a high water quality. ... Unrestricted bore well digging and pumping out of water has led to depletion of the ground water reserves. Places that used to grow low water crops like bajra and pulses have started growing paddy sugarcane, which need huge amounts of water. ... The flowmeters should have NO valves (Normally Open valves), which close only after a certain water discharge has been overridden. ...
TAILPIECE :
A lot of these ideas may be out and out pipe dreams (pun intended) but India’s water problems require a lot of audacious planning and some quicksilver implementation. ...
One of the biggest problems would probably lie in making people who have water in plenty, understand the value of the elixir of life. ... So next time you think your lawn has a spot of brown that mars its English meadow look, or the water from the rooftop tanks overflows, stop and ponder a minute. ... We are in possession of such a vast and astounding array of natural resources, such amazing flora and fauna, in fact we have nothing to complain of. It’s sure is a pity then that almost a third of Indians sleep on an empty stomach and only 20% of the drinking water meets health and safety standards. ... Clichéd stories where women and children walk for miles everyday for a bucket of water are in fact a representation of the sorry state our rural folks live in.
Approximate Word count = 3766
Approximate Pages = 15.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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