Climate change and deforestation have caused a "snow drought" and 1,600 winter forest fires in Uttarakhand, threatening Himalayan water cycles. The solution is demonstrated by Kishan Lal and daughter Kalpana, who spent 35 years planting 70,000 trees to restore the Batahar forest. The benefit is a revived ecosystem that anchors soil, retains moisture, and cools the air. Their work proves that consistent local action can protect vital water sources for millions downstream.
