Rainwater harvesting has been used since biblical times. It was done in ancient Palestine, Greece and Rome. Around 3rd Century BC., farming communities in Baluchistan and Kutch used it for irrigation. In Ancient Tamil Nadu, India, Rainwater harvesting were done by Chola kings. Rainwater from Brihadeeswarar Temple was collected in Sivaganga tank. In the Indus Valley Civilization, Elephanta Caves and Kanheri Caves in Mumbai rainwater harvesting alone has been used to supply in their water requirements.


Rainwater harvesting is slowly gaining popularity and hopefully with encouragement and awareness will be accepted wholly by every person in this world.