The Department of Geography, D. B. S. College, Govind Nagar, Kanpur, organized a guest lecture on 19 September 2026 on the theme “Rainwater Harvesting and Sustainable Water Management: Strategies for Water Security.”
The programme aimed to create awareness among students about the growing challenges of water scarcity and the importance of sustainable management of water resources. The Chief Speaker, Mr. Prasoon Shukla, Director, Sanrakshan NGO, explained various practical techniques of rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, rooftop rainwater harvesting, and water conservation. He also emphasized the need for community participation and responsible use of water resources to ensure long-term water security.
Dr. Gautam Hal, Head, Department of Geography, highlighted the increasing importance of water conservation in the context of environmental changes and growing demand for water. Prof. Sandeep Shukla, IQAC Coordinator, encouraged students to adopt responsible and sustainable practices in their daily use of water.
Dr. Anita Nigam, Co-Convenor of the programme, elaborated on the geographical and practical dimensions of water conservation and emphasized that effective rainwater harvesting can contribute significantly to groundwater recharge and sustainable water management. Dr. K. C. Tripathi expressed his gratitude to the speaker, faculty members, students, and research scholars for their active participation.
The programme was attended by faculty members, students, and research scholars of the college and provided an informative platform for understanding practical approaches towards water conservation and sustainable water management.
