Communities revive river basin to secure water supply
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Families in villages within the Ruparail river basin in India faced increasing hardship as wells dried up and crops failed.
For years, these communities struggled with water scarcity that threatened their farming and livelihoods. However, residents, local government, non-governmental organisations, and corporate social responsibility initiatives collaborated to address the problem. Working together, the groups built check dams to capture rainwater and restored silt-filled ponds to store water for use during dry seasons.
They also planted thousands of trees to help the land retain water through their root systems. This collective effort created a cycle where increased water availability supports tree growth, and more trees further enhance water retention. As a result, communities now have reliable water access for agriculture and daily life, allowing the Ruparail river basin, and the people who live there, to flourish.
