Delhi government signs MoU for rainwater harvesting in 75 CM Shri schools
The Delhi government has signed a tripartite MoU with Indraprastha Gas Limited and an NGO to implement rainwater harvesting in 75 government schools. This initiative aims to improve groundwater conservation and educate students on environmental responsibility.
Why it matters
It represents a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors to address urban water scarcity and promote sustainability in education.
A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Friday (July 10, 2026) at the Delhi Secretariat under the ‘Catch the Rain’ initiative for a rainwater harvesting project to be implemented in 75 CM Shri Schools across Delhi. The MoU was signed between Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), the Directorate of Education, and Ehsaas NGO in the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
The project will be implemented under IGL’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and it includes the audit and restoration of existing rainwater harvesting systems on school campuses, as well as the installation of new rooftop rainwater harvesting systems. Water conservation and environmental awareness programmes will also be organised for students and teachers, as per Delhi government.
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