India, June 2 -- The Delhi Jal Board has launched a large-scale rainwater harvesting campaign ahead of the monsoon, with plans to build 500 new recharge structures and restore 1,000 non-functional systems across Government buildings in the Capital. The initiative is aimed at strengthening groundwater reserves and improving long-term water security in the city.

Officials said the first phase of the programme will cover buildings belonging to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Public Works Department, Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board, Directorate of Education and several other Government agencies. Work is expected to begin in June and conclude before the end of the month.

The Delhi Jal Board, which is the nodal agency for rainwater ...