In the Four Waters concept, the central focus is on using rain water, surface water and groundwater, and maintenance of soil moisture at a high level. Today, the water is visible at a three-metre depth in one pit and at 25 feet in an open well. The first phase involves the revival of ponds, streams and wells, followed by protection of rivers, lakes and other water bodies. At the local level, the water stress is acute in many locations,” says Dr. R. Ajayakumar Varma, adviser to the mission. Ramamanickam, the Ernakulam district administration in Kerala has come up with an innovative programme to revive abandoned water bodies to tide over water crises experienced by the port city of Kochi.

Source: The Hindu April 29, 2017 16:41 UTC