Project Him Sarovar:
The Centre initiated Project Him Sarovar to address year-round water scarcity in Ladakh, where much of the melting snow and glacial water currently flows unused into rivers and streams.It is a sustainable water management initiative aimed at capturing and utilising underutilised meltwater in the high-altitude cold desert region. Ladakh faces chronic water scarcity due to low precipitation and glacial retreat, while increasing tourism and the presence of armed forces have significantly raised water demand in the region.
Objective is to utilise stored water for irrigation, rural needs and long-term climate-resilient water management.
