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Rainwater Harvesting in 12 Jaipur Schools Saves 1.2 Million Litres Annually

By Water Warrior Ravi · Jun 27, 2026

Recharge pits and rooftop collection across Malviya Nagar schools cut tanker dependency and revived two dry borewells.

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Water source Rainwater

Conservation method Rainwater Harvesting

Estimated water saved 12,00,000 litres per year

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12,00,000 litres Water saved

340 students + 28 teachers People participated

1.8 hectares (school campuses) Area covered

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Campaign Malviya Nagar School Water Champions

Organizer Jaipur Municipal Corporation & SoilnWater Volunteers

Venue Government Senior Secondary School, Malviya Nagar

Time 9:00 AM

Date 29 Apr 2026

Country India

State Rajasthan

District Jaipur

City Malviya Nagar

Locality Malviya Nagar Ward 42

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"Has anyone implemented rainwater harvesting successfully in a residential colony near Jaipur?"

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Background

Jaipur receives erratic monsoon rainfall while groundwater tables in Malviya Nagar have declined sharply over the past decade.

Current Situation

Schools relied on daily tankers; playground borewells ran dry by March each year.

Environmental Impact

Rooftop channels feed recharge pits; overflow routes to percolation tanks. Students monitor weekly water levels.

Actions Taken

Estimated 12 lakh litres captured annually; two borewells revived; tanker orders reduced by 60%.

Results

Sediment clogging in first monsoon required filter mesh upgrades.

Future Recommendations

Replicate modular pit design in colonies; involve students in weekly monitoring logs.

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Malviya Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

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Author bio: Environmental champion sharing geo-tagged conservation stories on SoilnWater.
Environment Post Type: Water Conservation Activity
Environment Category: Water Conservation
Country: India
State: Rajasthan
District: Jaipur
City: Malviya Nagar
Locality: Malviya Nagar Ward 42
Environment Map Pin Type: Pond
Environment Show On Green Map: Yes
Environment Enable Green Leader: Yes
Environment Enable Impact Calculator: Yes
Environment Allow Join Campaign: Yes
Environment Allow Volunteer: Yes
Environment Allow Donate: Yes
Environment Allow Support Initiative: Yes
Environment Allow Follow Campaign: Yes
Environment Allow Volunteer Registration: Yes
Environment Water Source: Rainwater
Environment Conservation Method: Rainwater Harvesting
Environment Water Saved: 12,00,000 litres per year
Environment Data Trees Planted: 0
Environment Data Water Saved: 12,00,000 litres
Environment Data People Participated: 340 students + 28 teachers
Environment Data Area Covered: 1.8 hectares (school campuses)
Environment Video Type: Awareness Campaign
Environment Ask Community: Has anyone implemented rainwater harvesting successfully in a residential colony near Jaipur?
Environment Poll Question: Would you participate in a rainwater harvesting workshop?
Environment Event Campaign Name: Malviya Nagar School Water Champions
Environment Event Organizer: Jaipur Municipal Corporation & SoilnWater Volunteers
Environment Event Venue: Government Senior Secondary School, Malviya Nagar
Environment Event Date: 2026-04-29
Environment Event Time: 9:00 AM

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