PRAYAGRAJ, June 26 -- In a bid to combat groundwater depletion and rising water demand, the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) is implementing large-scale rainwater harvesting initiatives as part of the Prayagraj Master Plan 2031. As per the plan, water reservoirs in an area more than 100 acres will be developed, with a 10-foot wide green park around each. A detailed action plan for linking these reservoirs, drains and lakes with the rain water harvesting system will also be prepared while drafting the zonal development plan for the future.

According to PDA vice-chairman Dr Amit Pal Sharma, presently hectic efforts are being made to ensure that every building, including residential as well as official structures constructed on a land ...