Adopt cultivation of less water-intensive crops like millets
Participate in recharge of rural water bodies through the Amrit Sarovar Scheme
Practice crop diversification. Move from rice & wheat cultivation to pulse & oil seed cropping system
. Use effcient water-saving technologies (like micro-irrigation, bunding, laser levelling, farm ponds, zero tillage, direct seeded rice, alternate wetting and drying and others)
Create rainwater-harvesting infrastructure in home/schools/offices
Use drip irrigation systems created with waste materials, wherever possible
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-effcient fixtures for taps, showerheads, and toilet flush units
Invest in a water metre 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
Turn off running taps when not in active use
