Rainwater Harvesting Cell || Idhaya College of Arts and Science for Women, Pondicherry|| IDHAYA COLLEGE

VISION:

To create a water-resilient community through awareness, innovation,

MISSION:

To promote awareness about the importance of water conservation and sustainable water management.
To implement effective rainwater harvesting systems within the campus and local community.
To educate and involve students and citizens in preserving natural water resources through practical initiatives.
To advocate responsible water usage and contribute to addressing water scarcity challenges.

Cell Members

President	Dr. Rev. Sr. A. Fathima
Vice President	Dr. S. Mary Britto
Staff Co-Ordinator	Dr. M. Kalaivani Mrs. Kalaiarasi
Staff Members	Dr. Sivarajani Mrs. Prabhavathy Mrs. Sharmila Suresh Mrs. Poorniya
Student Secretary	H. Sumiya Begam
Joint Secretary	J. Shanie Banu
Student Members	K. Abinaya L. Kanimozhi M. Kanimozhi J. Priyadharshini K. Priyadharshini A. Parkavi S. Sujitha L. Akshaya K. Arulpriya T. Reena A. Kamali M. Lakshmi

S.NO	LOCATION OF PITS	SIZE (in Mtrs)	NUMBERS
1	St. Mary’s Block	4x8x4	1
2	Dupuis Block (Near Electronics Lab)	4x6x4	1
3	Dupuis Block (Near Biochemistry Lab)	4x6x4	1

Rain Water Harvesting Pits Location Details
• The collected water is used for gardening, washing, and sanitation purposes, reducing reliance on municipal water supply.

2. Maintenance of Rainwater Harvesting System
• Ensured regular maintenance and cleaning of rainwater harvesting structures, tanks, and pipelines to maintain water quality.
• Engaged volunteers and campus maintenance staff in monitoring and managing the system.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation
• Regularly monitor the quantity of water harvested and its utilization within the campus.
• Evaluate the impact of the rainwater harvesting system and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency.

Future Plans:
• Expand the rainwater harvesting infrastructure to cover more areas of the campus.
• Install water filtration systems to make harvested water suitable for drinking purposes.
• Involve students in research and projects related to water conservation and rainwater harvesting.
• Aim for complete self-sufficiency in water resources for the campus by maximizing rainwater harvesting.

Cell Activities

Title: RAINO'S 2K25- Rainwater Harvesting: A Sustainable Solution for Water Scarcity

Event Type: Others

Description:

EVENT- Awareness program on "Rainwater Harvesting: A Sustainable Solution for Water Scarcity"

DATE- 20.11.2025

TIME-9.30AM-12.30PM

RESOURCE PERSON-

1.Mr. D. Prabagaran, Deputy Director, State Ground Water Unit, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

2. Mr. A. Srinivasan, Member Secretary, Ground Water Authority, Puducherry.

Both resource persons delivered highly informative and insightful sessions on the importance of rainwater harvesting, sustainable water management, and the need for community participation in conserving water resources. Their talks enriched the students’ understanding and encouraged them to adopt water-saving practices in everyday life.

As part of the programme, various competitions related to rainwater harvesting were conducted, including:Logo Making,Face Painting,Speech Competition,Debate.

Students participated enthusiastically and showcased their creativity, awareness, and communication skills. The resource persons distributed Winner and Runner-up prizes to the students, appreciating their active involvement and efforts.

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