India, May 8 -- A silent revolution occurs on the Himalayan slopes, where water is as rare as it is vital. In the far-flung mountain villages of Uttarakhand, women have become mighty water warriors, reviving springs, collecting rain, and protecting their villages from a mounting water crisis. At the centre of this revolution is the Hinduja Foundation (philanthropic arm of the Hinduja Family), whose long-term commitment to sustainability, community empowerment, and environmental resilience gives life to the hills.

In these high-altitude villages, the responsibility of managing water resources has traditionally fallen on women. They walk miles to fetch water, tend to household needs, and care for crops. But over the years, dwindling spring...