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What is Government’s latest initiative Jal Shakti Abhiyan?

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Within a month of establishing the Ministry of Jal Shakti - A ministry solely dedicated to water conservation. The government launched a project named Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) , an intense water conservation campaign based on citizen participation. In simple terms, the campaign will focus on the integrated demand and supply side of water management at the local level, including developing local infrastructure for source sustainability through rainwater collecting, groundwater recharging, and the reuse of domestic wastewater.     The National Water Mission's (NWM) " Jal Shakti Abhiyan " campaign, with the tagline "Catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls," aims to encourage states and stakeholders to build appropriate Rain Water Harvesting Structures (RWHS) that are suitable for the climatic conditions and sub-soil strata before the monsoon.    What does the Jal Shakti Abhiyan Project Include?   This project incorporates building check dams, water harvest...

Reason to consider the HDPE pipes as a better one than others

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How many of you heard about the HDPE pipes? High-density polyethene (HDPE) is a synthetic polymer derived from petroleum that is commonly used in producing plastic bottles and, in particular, water pipes. HDPE is a lightweight material with a lifespan of more than 50 years. They are non-toxic, so the water is also safe. They are an excellent piping system for irrigation and commercial structures/spaces. HDPE duct pipe is widely used in industrial applications such as water transportation, chemical lines, coal handling in mines, underwater pipelines, etc. Some of the reasons to consider the HDPE pipes as a better one than others are highlighted below: Simple to install  One of the popular reasons to consider the HDPE pipes is that they are simple to install. When comparing HDPE pipe to other materials, you will notice that it is easier to install than most. It is since HDPE plastic has one-eighth the density of steel. In other words, it is incredibly light. Because the material is ...