CERTIFICATE IN WATER HARVESTING MANAGEMENT (CWHM)(english)

Rainwater harvesting essentially means collection and storage of the rainwater from rooftop or from a surface catchments for future use. This takes care of the ever growing requirement for water, increases soil moisture level thereby enhancing urban greenery, increase in the ground water table through artificial recharge and also improves quality of ground water. Town planners and civic authorities all over the country have introduced by laws for encouraging rainwater harvesting. Despite various initiatives including legislative measures, very little rainfall is conserved and harvested. There is a tremendous possibility for harnessing the rain water for augmenting the existing water resources. This calls for an immediate requirement of generating mass awareness and dissemination of skills through trained human resources, about rain water harvesting techniques and management for the optimal use of harvested water by all concerned. This programme would especially be useful for those living in water scarce and also drought prone areas.

Objectives :
The main objective of the programme is intended to:
-sensitize and educate learners on augmentation & utilization of water resources;
-impart necessary skills and expertise to understand water harvesting techniques; and
-enable learners to act as trainers and organizers at household and community levels for efficient water management in terms of its usage and also for water conservation

Programme Structure :
-Introduction to Water Harvesting
-Basics of Hydrology
-Water Harvesting, Conservation
-Practical Training at Water Harvesting Agency