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What is Aakash Ganga Project? |
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Aakash Ganga – a rainwater harvesting project that literally means "river from the skies" |
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Who are the main stakeholders for Aakash Ganga Project? |
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Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS)-Pilani, Sustainable Innovations (SI), Department of Science and Technology(DST), Government of India, Government of Rajasthan, Villagers of Rajasthan |
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What is Aakash Ganga Project? |
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What are the awards won by Aakash Ganga Project ? |
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What is Aakash Ganga Project? |
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Aakash Ganga won the World Bank's Development Marketplace Award in 2006. A $200,000 grant allowed the project to expand operations to other villages . |
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How Rainwater harvesting is done in Aakash Ganga Project? |
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Rainwater harvesting, while not technically complicated, needs careful coordination. Essentially, Aakash Ganga channels rooftop rainwater from every house, through gutters and pipes, to a network of multi-tier underground reservoirs. The project has the capacity to collect and store rainwater (with average rainfall) sufficient for an entire year. |
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How much investment is needed for one village? |
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Each village needs an investment of $100,000. The materials account for 60% to 65% of the total costs and labor expenses constitute 20% to 25%. Some 10% to 15% is absorbed by general and administrative costs. According to the extension proposal, the government will contribute 70% of the funds. The community will pay 15% and the other 15% will be raised from private sources. Revenues will be generated from the fees charged to the villagers for water, and horticulture. |