By R. Chandra Prakash Cheluvamba Park in V.V. Puram near Akashvani has been “developed” by MCC at great financial costs over a period. Rain Water Harvesting system was implemented here. During 2014-17, Rs. 35-plus lakh contract was given for developing the walking path, planting suitable garden plants, developing lawn with Mexican grass with sprinkler system…
Focus on long-term UGD management, MCC told
June 10, 2019Residents having Rainwater Harvesting facility demand concession in property tax Mysuru: Concession must be given in property tax to those property owners who have Rainwater Harvesting facility at their premises. This was demanded by residents at the monthly meeting of Mysore Grahakara Parishat held last evening at Yadavagiri. The meeting was called to discuss the…
No Rain Water Harvesting Unit yet? Shell out 25% fine on bill
May 18, 2019Mysuru: Not implementing Rain Water Harvesting at home may land you in a soup forcing you to pay a fine till you harvest rain water. MCC Commissioner Shilpa Nag has ordered her officers to penalise violators. As per the order, houses and buildings that have been built in an area of 50X80 and above must…
Rain Water Harvesting: MCC acts tough
July 20, 2018Mysuru: Taking a tough stance against houses not adopting Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) system, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has made the system mandatory for all houses, commercial properties and government offices constructed in 50×80 dimension. A three-month deadline has been imposed to all 50×80 houses to adopt RWH and if the houses fail to…
Rain water harvesting by SWR Mysuru Division
March 24, 2018Mysuru: As part of its green initiatives, the South Western Railway (SWR) has developed and commissioned rain water harvesting system at 17 locations over Mysuru Division. A total area of 8,843 sqm is allocated for rain water harvesting duly utilising 22 units developed in different areas like Railway Staff Quarters, Divisional Office, Railway Hospital and…
Harvest rain water in vacant Government lands
June 8, 2017Monsoon has arrived in some parts of the country. Due to global warming, climatic conditions have been unpredictable and it is felt that immediate action be taken to harvest whatever quantity of rain that falls on earth. Ground water is diminishing and people are finding it difficult to find water even after digging a borewell…
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