The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) is home to unique landscapes and cultures which attract everyone, from thrill seekers to pilgrims. However, the influx of visitors to the IHR is threatening the water supply of local communities who rely on groundwater springs to meet their needs.
Celebrating People
One Man's Quest For Reviving Drying Himalayan Springs
Sanjeev Bhuchar and his team from ICIMOD is working with communities in the Hindu Kush Himalayas to revive underground springs

A woman using spring-fed water for her daily chores
Photo: Copyright: Jitendra Raj Bajracharya/ICIMOD
A woman using spring-fed water for her daily chores
Photo: Copyright: Jitendra Raj Bajracharya/ICIMOD

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