Rainwater Harvesting System

This initiative is implemented by Nirmaan Organization, a development organisation with over 20 years of experience delivering community-scale water access, livelihoods, education, and rural resilience projects across India. Nirmaan has extensive expertise in sustainable, community-owned water infrastructure that creates long-term impact in partnership with local governments and funders.
Rainwater harvesting addresses a critical challenge in water-stressed regions: during monsoon months, abundant rainfall often runs off without being captured, whilst during dry seasons communities face severe water scarcity and must rely on costly tanker deliveries. By installing proper collection and storage systems at institutional facilities, communities can leverage their most reliable water source—rainfall—to achieve year-round security for essential public services.
The model is specifically designed for institutional settings including schools, health centres, anganwadis, and community buildings that serve large populations and require consistent water access. Success is measured through volume of water harvested annually, percentage reduction in tanker water dependency, improvement in groundwater recharge levels, and sustained use during dry months. Properly maintained systems can function effectively for 15–20 years, providing lasting water security for the communities these institutions serve. Learn more about Nirmaan's water infrastructure work at nirmaan.org.