AR conducts awareness lecture on rain water harvesting
With the objective to recognise the significance of rainwater harvesting, Assam Rifles conducted an awareness lecture on rain harvesting techniques to educate and empower the local population at Shantir Bazar Colony in West Tripura district, on July 21.
The aim of the lecture was to spread awareness of the importance and methods for rain water harvesting to tackle water scarcity issue in the State. A total of 58 locals including 43 males, 08 females and 07 children attended the informative lecture.
Emphasis was laid on teaching the traditional and non traditional methods of rain water conservation techniques used across the globe. The lecture also gave an insight into problems of lowering water tables in various parts of the State and educated the locals to take necessary steps like tree plantation to mitigate the issue.
The event attracted enthusiastic participation from both young and old members of the local population. The lecture covered the concept of rainwater harvesting, highlighting its importance on addressing water scarcity, promoting sustainable agriculture and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.
