Science of Dhovana Water

SR No.: 006761
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Jeoraj Jain
Publisher: Samyag Gyan Pracharak Mandal
Publication Year: 2012
Total Pages: 268
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 13 MB

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standards, (as set out in Jaina philosophy) for optimizing the consumption of water should be highlighted for the benefit of humanity at large. The philosophy and water conservation go hand in hand.
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A new Standard for per capita consumption of water for the world community should be evolved and achieved.
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The practice of using boiled or dhovana-water as per Jain prescription needs further independent studies through out the world, to understand its implication in reforming human attitudes and optimizing the consumption of water.
b2) In Agriculture:
Low cost retail storage facilities to harvest the rain and river water should be taken up, individually or jointly by all the farmers of every village. Appropriate farming techniques must be made popular and attractive for water stressed areas. They should have at least 4 cooperatives per village, representing four directions West, East, North and South (WENS). It should
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Construct Check dams, Tanks, Johads etc with the help of NGOS.
Provide pipelines or channels to conserve water,
Train members in proper use of sprinklers, drip irrigation etc modern techniques for optimized use of water. It would improve their efficiency.
b3) In Industry and Town:
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Water recycling or waste-water treatment should become a part of water distribution system in the industry. The used water should be cleaned and reused. Loss of water i.e., top-up water, in each cycle, should be controlled and monitored properly. Every industry should be encouraged to strive to become Water-positive. Quality standard for treated water should be maintained in terms of each parameter like pH value, oil and grease contents, COD and BOD, solid contents etc. by every industrial unit.
Norms for consumption of water for various industries as well as for every operation should be evolved. It should become
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