The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has ordered rainwater harvesting systems for all government buildings.
The initiative aims to conserve rainwater and make it available for future use. It will also help reduce water wastage across the province.
According to an official document, government buildings will collect rainwater through dedicated harvesting systems. The collected water will then be stored for later use.
The KP government has directed all departments to follow the instructions without delay. Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab Ali Shah issued the directives.
The chief secretary has asked departments to ensure the installation of rainwater harvesting systems. Officials must also comply with the technical requirements provided by the government.
The government has already supplied departments with the necessary designs. It has also shared technical specifications for the proposed systems.
Departments have received estimated costs for installing the rainwater harvesting infrastructure. These details are intended to help officials begin the implementation process.
The KP government has also set a deadline for departments to report their progress. Each department must submit an implementation report within one week.
The reports will be sent to the Chief Secretary’s Office for further action. Officials will review the submitted information after receiving the reports.
The rainwater harvesting plan is part of efforts to improve water management in government facilities. It focuses on collecting water that would otherwise run off unused.
Rainwater harvesting can provide an additional source of water for suitable government facilities. It can also support better management of available water resources.
The KP government’s decision covers government buildings across the province. Departments are responsible for ensuring that the required systems are installed.
The initiative also provides a uniform framework for rainwater collection in public buildings. Government departments have been given technical guidance to support implementation.
The directive highlights the need for government institutions to use available water resources efficiently. It also encourages practical measures for conserving water during rainfall.
Officials are now expected to complete the required preparations and submit their reports. The one-week reporting deadline will allow the government to track implementation.
The KP government is expected to take further action based on the reports submitted by departments. The information will help authorities assess progress across different government buildings.
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The project could help reduce rainwater wastage while supporting water conservation efforts. Its implementation will depend on departments following the issued designs and technical requirements.
