<p>Now a days rainfall of monsoon became erratic in nature. Precipitation is not regular in monsoon period. There are large gaps in rainfall during monsoon period as well as there is change in intensity and duration in rainfall, which is create cumulative effect on recharge in hard rock areas. This article captures the major objectives pursued by the governments of Jalna in their rainwater development policies and programmes, and points to the growing significance of rainwater harvesting in their development agendas.</p>