Grove in Meghalaya protected by Khasi communities sustain water

In Mawphlang, a sacred grove protected by Khasi communities for over 800 years sustains streams and groundwater through belief-led conservation. Water here flows year-round. Strict community rules prevent extraction. But rising tourism, climate change, and shifting values threaten this balance. As modern systems struggle, Mawphlang shows how community stewardship can protect water beyond policy.