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Rainwater harvesting rules in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh requires rainwater harvesting in government buildings and in new buildings above 300 sq m, including group housing and housing schemes. In October 2025 the Chief Minister directed that it be made mandatory for all buildings above 100 sq m, in both urban and rural areas. The implementing bye-law amendment was not confirmed.

Note: The 100 sq m figure is a CM directive reported by the press, not yet a notified bye-law.

Mandatoryfor new buildings
new buildings above 300 sq m (CM directive of Oct 2025: above 100 sq m)where the rule starts
UP building bye-laws / government orders; UP Ground Water (Management and Regulation) Act, 2019the rule

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What the rule says

Applies toresidential, group housing, commercial, government

Borewells and groundwater permission in Uttar Pradesh

Under the UP Ground Water (Management and Regulation) Act, 2019, commercial, industrial and infrastructure users (RO plants, hotels, hospitals, malls) need an NOC/registration via upgwdonline.in. Penalties are Rs 2-5 lakh and/or 6 months-1 year in jail (Section 39). Domestic borewell rules were not confirmed.

City rules in Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad

CGWA directed group housing, institutions, schools, hotels, industries and farm houses in notified areas to adopt rooftop RWH (2003-era direction).

Kanpur

An older order made RWH mandatory for new buildings of 1,000 sq m+ (CSE; a later CSE page says 500 sq m+).

Sources

Rules change and cities add their own. Check with your municipal body or development authority before you build.

Rainwater harvesting cost in Uttar Pradesh

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Frequently asked questions

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory in Uttar Pradesh?

Uttar Pradesh requires rainwater harvesting in government buildings and in new buildings above 300 sq m, including group housing and housing schemes. In October 2025 the Chief Minister directed that it be made mandatory for all buildings above 100 sq m, in both urban and rural areas. The implementing bye-law amendment was not confirmed.

Which buildings need rainwater harvesting in Uttar Pradesh?

new buildings above 300 sq m (CM directive of Oct 2025: above 100 sq m): residential, group housing, commercial, government.

What are the rainwater harvesting rules in Ghaziabad?

CGWA directed group housing, institutions, schools, hotels, industries and farm houses in notified areas to adopt rooftop RWH (2003-era direction).

What are the rainwater harvesting rules in Kanpur?

An older order made RWH mandatory for new buildings of 1,000 sq m+ (CSE; a later CSE page says 500 sq m+).

Rules in other states