Springs have been the main source of water for communities living in the Himalayan landscape. However, with the ever-increasing effect of climate change on rainfall pattern, there has been increasing instances of springs drying or becoming seasonal. The South and West part of Sikkim have been in the rain-shadow area and as such the villagers suffer from water scarcity during the dry season. However, this problem has reduced after the implementation of the Dhara Vikas programme. Implemented in 2008 by the Rural Management and Development Department (RMDD), Dhara Vikas in Sikkim was launched with an objective to revive critical springs, streams, and lakes.