A workshop on ‘Rainwater Harvesting and Groundwater Recharging’ was organised by Immanuel College in collaboration with Dimapur Government College on October 13.
Dimapur, October 13 (MExN): A one-day workshop on ‘Rainwater Harvesting and Groundwater Recharging’ was organised focusing on sustainable water availability and conservation measures for the region. Organised by Immanuel College in collaboration with Dimapur Government College under the PM-USHA initiative, it was held on October 13.
The resource person, Sendongkaba, Assistant Geologist and Henmoi, Assistant Geologist from Directorate of Geology and Mining Nagaland, Dimapur, presented on groundwater conservation and rainwater harvesting. They explained the availability of freshwater on Earth, daily water requirements, and the causes and effects of groundwater depletion such as drying wells, reduced stream flow, poor water quality, and land subsidence.
They highlighted key water issues in India and Dimapur, noting rapid urbanisation, over-extraction, erratic rainfall, and contamination from fertilizers and waste disposal as major concerns.
Sendongkaba and his team also identified major groundwater consumers in Dimapur, including households, water bottling plants, car washing centres, and construction sites and warned of declining water levels and deteriorating quality in the Dimapur Valley.
The presentation further outlined remedies and conservation measures, such as regular well maintenance, safe distance between tube wells, proper well casing, and avoiding waste dumping in abandoned wells. They also detailed the Nagaland Groundwater (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Act, 2020, which governs groundwater extraction and promotes responsible usage.
They also demonstrated artificial recharge methods like rooftop rainwater harvesting, check dams, nala bunds, and gabion structures, emphasizing their cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits. The session concluded with practical tips on household water conservation, urging everyone to reduce leakage, reuse water, and adopt simple water-saving habits at home.
The workshop was chaired by Dr Temsutola, Head of the Department of Botany and Convenor of the Eco-Club, Immanuel College. Dr Th Sharatchandra Singh, Principal of Immanuel College, delivered the welcome address, and Dr H Athoholi Sema, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, DGC, served as rapporteur.
Dr Vinyühu Lhoungu, Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Member, PM-USHA Monitoring Cell, DGC, gave the vote of thanks and concluding remark and encouraged students to spread awareness on water issues and reminded all that water conservation is a collective responsibility vital for future sustainability.
