Save Water Actions Adopt cultivation of less water-intensive crops like millets Participate in recharge of rural water bodies through the Amrit Sarovar Scheme Practice crop diversification. Move from rice & wheat cultivation to pulse & oil seed cropping system Use effcient water-saving technologies (like micro-irrigation, bunding, laser levelling, farm ponds, zero tillage, direct seeded rice, alternate wetting and drying and others) Create rainwater-harvesting infrastructure in home/schools/offices Use drip irrigation systems created with waste materials, wherever possible Reuse water from washed vegetables to water plants and other purpose Pre-soak heavy pots and pans before washing them Do not discard unused stored water every time there is fresh water coming in taps Use buckets instead of hose pipes to water plants/ floors/ vehicles Fix leaks in flushes, taps and waterpipes Use water-effcient fixtures for taps, showerheads, and toilet flush units Invest in a water metre for your house to measure water consumption regularly Reuse water drained out from AC/RO for cleaning utensils, watering plants and others Prefer a water purification system that wastes less water Turn off running taps when not in active use Source : LiFE Portal