PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Aug 25: In line with Tata Steel’s environment and sustainability initiatives, Tata Steel gifted steel city a rainwater harvesting project at Nildih.
A new rainwater harvesting pond has been created in Nildih within a short period of three months.
The natural topography consisted of east to west sloping low-lying land resulting in frequent water logging issues during the monsoons and due to overflowing natural drains.
Utilizing these natural features, an appropriate design was given to the water body with the architectural theme and aesthetic appeal, to act as a landmark sustainability project in the Nildih area.
Tata Steel constructed that pond having a surface area of about 1.5 acres which has a water holding capacity of 18 million litres.
The water body will help in rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge. The pond will also have two fountains and two imploders for aeration, which will help support aquatic life and further enhance the area’s beauty.
About 350-metre long walking track has been developed around this water body which is fenced by decorative MS grills as a safety measure. Overall, 3.2 acres of land have been converted into green cover by planting 6000 trees of different species.
The project will benefit the local community by creating a natural habitat for flora and fauna and has resolved the pre-existing water logging issues which were reasons for vector-borne diseases.
After completion of this project, Tata Steel has now created or rejuvenated surface water bodies in a total of 45 acres and additional water holding capacity of 410-Mn litres across Jamshedpur over the last three years.
