MP Board · Class 10 · Science · Sustainable Management of Natural ResourcesWhat is water harvesting? Mention its main purpose.

Water harvesting is an ancient, time-tested technique of capturing, collecting, and storing rainwater locally through various traditional or modern engineering structures such as earthen embankments, underground tanks, check dams, and rooftop collection systems. The primary and most crucial purpose of water harvesting is to recharge depleted groundwater aquifers, ensure adequate availability of water during prolonged dry seasons, reduce surface runoff, and mitigate urban flooding in drought-prone regions.