Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir,
Subsidize RWH
The acute drinking water crisis in Bengaluru, highlighted by a shortage of about 2000 million litres per day, underscores the urgency of adopting sustainable water management practices like rainwater harvesting (RWH).
Despite mandates like the BWSSB Amendment Bill 2021, RWH adoption remains low. Offering tax incentives for RWH systems could incentivize citizens, aligning with calls for greater awareness of RWH’s long-term benefits.
Emulating Odisha’s subsidy model could further bolster adoption rates statewide, conserving groundwater and enhancing environmental sustainability. With concerted efforts, Bengaluru can mitigate its water crisis by RWH and can contribute to sustainable water management, ensuring a more resilient future.
Dr. Vijaykumar H K, Raichur, Karnataka
KV News
