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- The Delhi Cabinet has approved a project for conservation of water by creating small ponds in the Yamuna floodplains.
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The move is aimed at addressing the “water problem” of the city.
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Yamuna has a vast floodplain making it idle location for potential water conservation.
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No construction or use of cement will be involved and regular flow of Yamuna will not be touched to harness maximum potential for water conservation.
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Also rainwater harvesting has been made mandatory for all government buildings.
Source
The Hindu