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The over exploitation of ground water due to ever increasing population, and other development activities have led to fall in the ground water table, drying up of wells, reduced sustainability of tube wells. environmental degradation etc. in many parts of the State. In order to improve the gro1md water situation in critical areas, it is, therefore, essential to adopt rainwater 'harvesting for ground water recharge. In urban areas. rainwater available from rooftops of buildings and other areas cah be utilised gainfully for ground water recharge. Rainwater harvesting structures feasible in urban areas inclwle recharge pits, trench, e~isting t.ibe wells or open wells etc. In rural areas, ground water recharge be taken up considering watershed a'> a unit. The feasible recharge structures in rural areas include construction Qf Gully Plugs, Contour Bonding, Gabion Structure, Check Dam/Weir, Percolation tank, Recharge Shaft etc. • THEASSAMGAZEITE, EXTRAORDINARY, MAY 19, 2012 2017 Power to remove difficulties. Offonces.