What do you understand by rain water harvesting? Why is it important?

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Rainwater Harvesting refers to the process where rainwater is gradually gathered and accumulated so that it can be used later for agricultural, commercial or domestic purposes.

The importance of developing rainwater harvesting system are as follows:
1. The gathered rainwater can be used for agricultural purposes. The environment may be helped to get rid of the tendency to drought.
2. The requirement of water for feeding the live-stocks can be met.
3. The ever-increasing demand for water can be satisfied.

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