Rain water harvesting tanks
Scarcity of water remains a major concern in Rajasthan. The underground water, in the region where SFD is situated, is not potable due to high saline, and fluoride levels. To find a sustainable solution, the School for Democracy has constructed 8 underground rain water harvesting tanks. These tanks have an estimated capacity of 5 lakh litres. The rain gutter system collects the runoff water from the rooftops and diverts it into the underground tanks, constructed for storage. The rainwater is used for drinking purpose (after purification), watering plants, construction work, etc