Himachal Pradesh - Apply or Register for Rain Water Harvesting

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Procedure

Rain water harvesting is a method by which rainfall is collected for future use. The collected rainwater may be stored and used in many ways or directly used for recharge of ground water. Water shortages in many areas can be prevented using this technique. Every citizen in India must take steps to conserve rain water.

Apply In-Person

1. Applicants shall visit the nearby government office (corporation office, municipal office, panchayat office, etc). The applicant can also visit the government office (depot or area office) of departments concerned with water for assistance.
2. Refer to the office contact details in the “Office contacts & Locations” section below for address details.
3. The officials will guide you with plans, designs and various methods of Rain Water Harvesting. They will also undertake site visits if needed.
4. The applicant can then approach an institution, firm, agency or individual to help build the Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) structure. The applicant may also build the structure on his own using the guidelines given by the officials.
5. The applicant shall fill in the application form for Rain Water Harvesting with necessary details and submit it. An engineer from that institution, firm or agency will help you to build the structure.
6. After completion, the applicant shall intimate to the local government office.
7. The government officials of the Engineering unit will inspect the structure to check whether the structure complies with the Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) norms of the government.
   

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Required Documents

Application form for Rain Water Harvesting

Office Locations & Contacts

Nagar Nigam Shimla
Mall Road, DC Office Rd,
Complex, The Mall, Shimla,
Himachal Pradesh 171001
PH: 0177 280 2771

Irrigation and Public Health Department
Ghuggar, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 176061

Contact details of government offices in municipalities:Contact details
Contact details of Commissioners and Mayors of Amrut cities:Contact details
Contact details of Shimla Municipal Corporation:Contact details
Contact details of panchayat :Contact details
Contact details of Central Ground Water Board (CGWB):Contact details
Contact details of Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) in various states:Contact details

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a citizen of India.
• The age of the applicant should be above 18 years.
  

Fees

Fee is not required.

Validity

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Processing Time

It is processed immediately.

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Instructions

• Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) system is mandatory for all buildings.
• The structure has to be built as soon as possible in the old and new buildings.
• It should be built according to the norms set by the government.
  

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Building details
• Mobile No.
• Email
  

Need for the Document

It is required to set up Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) system.

Information which might help

MODERN RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM

• It consists of catchment area (roof), conveyance (guttering, downspouts, first flush system and piping), filtration, storage and distribution.
• Guttering is done to transport rainwater from the roof to the storage vessel. Guttering is usually fixed to the building just below the roof and catches the rain water as it falls from the roof.
• First flush system is made in a tank. Debris, dirt, dust and droppings will be present on the roof of a building or other collection area. When the first rains arrive, they will be washed into the tank.
• Filtration system is made at the opening of the tank. The sand-charcoal-stone filter is mostly used for filtering rainwater entering a tank. Settling tanks and partitions can be used to remove silt and other suspended solids from the water.
• Storage system is used to store water. Natural storage systems may be used to recharge groundwater aquifers. Man-made storage tanks are also used. They can be made of various materials, in various sizes and shapes. Their cost varies accordingly.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

After completion of Rain Water Harvesting(RWH) structure, if it is according to the norms of the government, then a rebate is provided in some states. The rebate can be obtained after getting a certificate of completion of Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) system from the government.

External Links

Rain Water Harvesting Guidelines:Link
Rain Water Harvesting Guidelines:Link
Rain Water Harvesting Guidelines:Link
Rain Water Harvesting Laws:Link
Rain Water Harvesting Techniques:Link
Guidelines for Urban Water conservation:Link

Others

Benefits of Rain Water Harvesting

• It improves the quality of ground water
• It will lead to rise in water levels in wells and bore wells that are drying up
• It is used to mitigate the effects of drought
• It is an ideal solution to water problems in areas having inadequate water resources
• It reduces soil erosion as surface runoff is reduced
• It provides high quality water, soft and low in minerals.
• It reduces the cost for pumping of ground water.