Conservation of Traditional Water Springs | RC- GWC-3/26 | 2026-01-01 - 2026-12-31 | ENVI,MANU,SOCI | Age: 18 - 70

RUCHI NGO

Work: Under the project we aim to protect and recharge our fresh water springs, the major source of potable drinking water in mountains. There are many fresh water springs in this area and each volunteer group will help to restore and recharge one spring at a time. Each spring serves more than 100 families. The project will involve physical work on improving access, construction, repair maintenance and removing mud/silt. It is great opportunity for volunteers wishing to have a career in natural resource management. Recharging a spring is a slow process which requires at least a year to measure impact.

Accomodation and food: Volunteers will stay at peaceful RUCHI campus on twin/triple sharing basis. Bed and beddings are provided. Simple basic amenities will be available. Though cooked authentic Indian vegetarian meals will be served volunteers are expected to assist the cook.

Location: BandhVillageinSOlandistrict

Location and Leisure: Ruchi campus which is located near Bandh village. It is 30 km from Kalka town and 60 km from Chandigarh city. The area offers a unique opportunity to live with nature in a peaceful environment. During leisure time, discover vibrant rural life, visit nearby places of attraction like old Sikh and Hindu temples, Kasauli hill station. A visit to Shimla, the state capital, will offer an opportunity to see high Himalayan Mountains and British architecture.

Airport: DEL

Train/Bus station: Kalka/chandigarh

Requirements: Interest in natural resources management and work under challenging conditions.

Kalka station

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 230 EUR

This is a group project with open dates which can be mutually decided by the partners. The duration of group project will be 10 days including arrival and departure dates. The project gains highest priority in this mountainous region where we get planty of rains during monsoon but still face acute water shortage during non-monsoon days.