Kati Patang Revives Natural Springs in Himachal, Boosts Water Security

Himachal Pradesh, April 15, 2026: Kati Patang, India’s leading premium alcobev company, has completed the first phase of its “Restoring Himachal’s Lifeline: Natural Springs” initiative, successfully reviving key water sources in Nirmand, Kullu district, in partnership with Ikaya Earth and Central Himalayan Rural Action Group (CHIRAG). 

Launched in March 2025, the project addresses growing water scarcity in the Himalayan region, where natural springs are a critical source of water. Over the past year, the initiative has revived two major springs and restored five supporting water sources, creating over 26 lakh litres of additional water storage capacity.

The project has improved water access for nearly 1,500 people, significantly reducing the time spent by households, up to 10 hours during dry months, on collecting water. It also focused on long-term sustainability by training 117 local villagers in groundwater monitoring and forming two Water User Committees with strong community participation. 

Lata Upadhyay, Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer, Kati Patang said, "The water that flows through the Hindu Kush Himalayas flows through every brew we make. A dying natural spring is a dying community. When a spring disappears, fields crack, homes struggle, and slowly families begin to leave. For us, this is not just about restoring water, this is about helping families hold on to their source of life.” 

The restoration followed a science-based and community-driven approach. It included feasibility studies, hydrogeological mapping, and local consultations to design tailored recharge plans. On-ground work involved low-impact techniques such as percolation pits and trenches, which also generated local employment.

In addition to infrastructure interventions, the initiative placed strong emphasis on community ownership. Local water groups were formed, and villagers were trained in water testing, monitoring, and maintenance to ensure long-term sustainability of the restored springs.

The key impact achieved by the initiative in the year 2025 includes

• Water Security: 2 major springs revived and 5 supporting water sources restored
• Storage Capacity: 26 lakh litres of new water storage created
• Community Empowerment: 1,500 people now have reliable water access, saving households up to 10 hours of labour during dry months
• Sustainability: 117 local villagers trained in groundwater monitoring and two Water User Committees formed to empower communities to protect their own water systems

The project comes at a time when water stress is intensifying across the Himalayan region, with studies indicating that nearly half of natural springs in the Indian Himalayan Region are under threat.

As part of the next phase, Kati Patang plans to continue restoration work, monitor water discharge levels, plant native vegetation to stabilise slopes, and further strengthen community-led water governance systems.