The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry has suggested privatisation of water to mitigate water crisis to some extent in Rajasthan, saying it would prevent waste, improve efficiency and encourage innovation. A report released on Thursday by the Chamber said that Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh have made efforts for water management by involving the private sector to improve their water situation and Rajasthan should also involve the private sector in this regard. The Chamber urged the State Government to take pro-active measures for rain-water harvesting and to engage the private sector for improving water efficiency and minimising its waste since the desert State faces a grim scenario in relation to water availability resources. The report, released in a conference on “water sustainability with rain water harvesting” organised by the Chamber here, said that the private sector’s participation in managing water availability and its supplies has become extremely critical as only 49 water blocks, out of estimated 237, across the State are safe in terms of ground water level.