Jyotsna Richhariya

The findings show that almost 6675 (56.12%) of villages consume polluted water. While 28.51% of locals drink murky water, 29.55% have iron in their water.

The artificial glacier is created at a higher height, typically more than 4300 m above Mean Sea Level, yet within walking distance of the village it is intended to serve.

The step wells were once the focal point of village life in drought-prone areas of India, providing a stable source of water for domestic use and irrigation.

The droughts in Haveri have affected the labourers and farmers drastically with crop losses and forced migration.  Haveri has reported the highest number of suicides with 84 cases.