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What is meant by Rainwater Harvesting?
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Solution 1
Collection and storage of rain water for future use.
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Solution 2
Water harvesting involves collecting and storing rainwater, which can then be returned into the groundwater system. They were known as Khatri or Kuhl in the Western Himalayas, Boalis or Dighis in the Gangetic plains, Johads in Central India, Korambu in the Eastern Ghats, and Zing in Ladakh.
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