SIKKIM SPRINGS

ENSURING RURAL WATER SECURITY

Rural Management & Development Department, Government of Sikkim, India

 
Conserving Sikkim Springs

Originating from deep aquifers, cool clear water flows from hundreds of springs that dot the mountain landscape of Sikkim. Sikkim springs are natural wonders and play a vital role in ensuring rural water security. Learn more about the springs and about the threats to their future and how to conserve these nature's gems.
Springs database


Delve into the growing inventory of spring resources of the State, developed with extensive field work.
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Conserving springs


Artificial recharge of springs, by taking up spring-shed development works. Pilot activities are underway to augment the ground water reservoir. More...

Spring atlas


Explore the springs in Google Earth, on a GIS platform and learn more about them. More...
Research and studies
Learn about the ground water resources and other research information on springs. More...
Educational resources Understand springs and their conservation better. Posters, presentations. More...
Blockwise online progress

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