In Jharkhand, a state known for its mineral wealth, a persistent water crisis has endangered local tribal communities' livelihoods. Unplanned mining, deforestation, and lack of conservation practices have damaged ecosystems, leading to droughts, poverty, and migration. A collaborative effort by the NGOs Integrated River Basin Management Society (IRBMS), Jharkhand Vikash Parishad (JVP), and Association for India's Development (AID) in the Sarunala catchment has introduced Integrated Watershed Management, involving local youth to restore ecosystems and improve water security, offering hope for sustainable development and ecological restoration in the region. |