STATE GOVERNMENT IS KEEN TO HELP THE INDIVIDUAL UNDER MAHATMA GANDHI NATIONAL RURAL EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE SCHEME,TO COLLECT AND STORE THE RUN OFF FROM THE ROOF WATER AND TAKE BENEFITS.

RAINWATER HARVESTING,BASIC COMPONENTS:-Any rainwater harvesting needs :- A catchment from where the water is captured and stored or recharged .A conveyance system that carries the harvested water from the catchment to the storage area .A first flush that is used to flush out the first spell of rain, which is not recommended for the collection. A filter used to remove the pollutants in the harvest water .One or more storage tanks and/or various recharge structures . POTENTIAL:-- The total amount of water that is received through rainfall over an area is called the endowment of that area .Out of this,the amount that can be effectively harvested is called the water harvesting potential .It is influenced by the quantity and quality of the rainfall.BENEFITS INCLUDE:-- (1) Flood mitigation:- Water is not allowed to run off from premises ,hence it's chances to choke up roads become minimal .(2) Increasing ground water levels, helps in improving both the quantity and quality of ground water.(3) Greater water availability:- Rain water collected in storage tanks is available as and when needed.(4) Water demand :-- It helps in meeting the increasing demands of the water by providing an alternative source of clean water .(5)It also helps in preventing soil erosion and flooding, especially in the urban areas .It is particularly mentioned here that the state government of Himachal Pradesh is doing the needful under MGNREGA schemes and programmes and funding the individuals for the purpose of rainwater reservoir that can help the rural area people to store the rain water that turns off from the roof and is directly used for the household or the minor agricultural purposes.