Rainwater_Harvesting_App_Pitch for cz ias

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1. Empowering Groundwater Conservation: Launching the Rainwater Harvesting App Introducing a scalable app to optimize rainwater harvesting and support sustainable water management in India Presented by: Team METIS

2. IDEA TITLE & Proposed Solution Proposed Solution: “Smart Rainwater Harvesting App” • Utilizes GIS and official CGWB data to assess RWH feasibility for specific locations • Recommends customized RWH designs and offers cost-benefit insights • Combines environmental and financial impact analysis • Designed with multi-language accessibility to reach diverse users 🌟 Innovation & Uniqueness • Converts government groundwater data into actionable insights for citizens • Democratizes technical analysis through automation • Bridges the digital divide in RWH planning with scalable solutions

3. TECHNICAL APPROACH 🧪 Technologies & Methods • GIS Mapping – Integrates rainfall, hydrological, and aquifer data • Algorithmic Models – Calculates runoff, recharge, and suggests optimal RWH solutions • Data Integration – Combines CGWB & Central Water Authority datasets securely • Responsive UI – Web/mobile app with regional languages • Cloud Backend – Modular, scalable, and secure • Security Compliance – Follows best practices for data protection 🔁 Process Flow: User Input → GIS/Algorithms → RWH Tips & Design → Dashboard Output [Image Placeholder: GIS Mapping illustration]

4. FEASIBILITY AND VIABILITY ✅ Feasibility • Leverages existing government data – no new data collection needed • Modular design supports region-specific customization • Cost-effective and scalable to millions of users • Digital infrastructure ensures low maintenance ⚠️ Risks & Challenges • Awareness Gap – Overcome through outreach + personalized insights • Data Privacy – Handled via secure cloud architecture • User Engagement – Boosted by intuitive UI and language support 🛠️ Mitigation Strategies • Enable community participation modules • Focus on benefits-driven education for behavioral change [Image Placeholder: CGWB data integration visuals]

5. IMPACT AND BENEFITS 💡 Potential Impact • Promotes rainwater harvesting with custom site-specific tips • Increases rooftop RWH system adoption for aquifer recharge • Supports data transparency for public monitoring • Effective in both urban and rural settings 🎯 Benefits • Scalable to millions at low incremental cost • Offers cost-benefit reports for users and policymakers • Fosters participatory water governance at grassroots [Image Placeholder: Rooftop recharge system demo] [Image Placeholder: Scalability infographic]

6. RESEARCH AND REFERENCES Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) reports & guidelines – Includes estimate: 8.8 million rooftop systems National/Regional Master Plans for Artificial Recharge Regulatory & Compliance documents Regional rainfall and recharge statistics (Delhi & others) Technical documentation on: – GIS-based modeling – Algorithm design – Platform architecture [Image Placeholder: CGWB reference chart or map]