In Uttar Pradesh, rainwater harvesting will be made compulsory in all medical and engineering colleges, educational and business institutions along with government building.<br />''<br />''Very soon people have to recharge as much water as they consume as State government is going to make strict laws for water conservation to increase the groundwater level. The government will also launch a massive public awareness campaign for conservation of water.<br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports that after a review meeting with different ministries and stakeholders Jalshakti Minister Dr. Mahendra Singh said that Before giving recognition to any educational or commercial institute, the government will determine whether rainwater harvesting facility is present or not. It will be compulsory for all government offices at tehsil and block level to have rainwater harvesting system. Building plans will be approved only if there is a water recharge system.<br />''<br />''The Jal Shakti department also proposes to make it mandatory for all people using submersible pump to register their sets with the government. They will have permission to draw groundwater only if one has installed a recharge system at home. Jal Shakti minister Mahendra Singh said that for using pump sets, all users will need to install meters as government plans to regulate groundwater consumption.<br />''<br />''Mahendra Singh said that once a draft of the law is ready, it will be submitted to CM for approval and then taken to cabinet. The plan further includes restoration of rivers and plantation along river banks and ponds. Water conservation will also be taught in schools and plans are afoot to include chapters on it in school textbooks. <br />