Online Guest Lecture on Rainwater Harvesting
The Department of Electrical Engineering organized an online guest lecture on the theme “Rainwater Harvesting in Urban & Rural Areas” on 29th September 2025. The session was conducted by Shri U.M. Paranjpe, Trustee of Jalvardhini Pratishthan and a renowned Water Management Consultant.
Shri U.M. Paranjpe has executed many RWH projects through his NGO in Maharashtra and outside. He has delivered more than 70 seminars and written 3 books on the same topic. A total of 70 students attended the session.
The program began with the introduction of the guest speaker by Prof. M. N. Tagare. The lecture highlighted the importance of Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) as a sustainable solution to water scarcity. Shri Paranjpe discussed various methods of RWH, its applications in both urban and rural areas, and its role in groundwater recharge, prevention of saltwater intrusion, and reduction of urban flooding. He also shared real-world case studies from across Maharashtra, demonstrating successful rainwater harvesting systems in schools, hospitals, farms, and residential complexes.
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