BUDGAM, May 22 -- To kick-start the implementation of the 'Catch the Rain' initiative in the district, a meeting was held today under the chairmanship of the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo, here.

Meeting decided that 17 new major water harvesting structures/ tanks/springs shall be developed in the rural blocks of the district with one such water harvesting structure in each of the rural blocks to enhance water sources and tap the rain water to augment the overall water availability in the district.

DDC outlined the implementation strategy for these works which focus on water conservation through rainwater harvesting and related measures. He emphasized the need for constructing one large rainwater harvestin...