Adopt cultivation of less water intensive crops like millets
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Participate in recharge of rural water bodies through Amrit Sarovar Scheme
Practice crop diversification. Move from rice & wheat cultivation to pulse & oil seed cropping system.
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Use efficient water saving technologies (like micro-irrigation, bunding, farm ponds, zero tillage, direct seeded rice, alternate wetting and drying and others)
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Create rainwater harvesting infrastructure in home/ schools/ offices
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Use drip irrigation systems created with waste materials, wherever possible
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Reuse water from washed vegetables to water plants and other purpose
Pre-soak heavy pots and pans before washing them
Do not discard unused stored water every time there is fresh water coming in taps
Use buckets instead of hose pipes to water plants/ floors/ vehicles
Fix leaks in flushes, taps and waterpipes
Use water-efficient fixtures for taps, and showerheads, and toilet flush units
Invest in a water meter for your house to measure water consumption regularly
Reuse water drained out from AC/RO for cleaning utensils, watering plants and others
Prefer a water purification system that wastes less water
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