Overview

• Three of Borichi Bari's four rain-fed wells have dried up, leaving villagers reliant on a single well and emergency water deliveries.
• Women risk their safety by climbing down unstable well shafts while others walk 2–3 kilometers or pay ₹60 for a 200-liter water barrel.
• The Nashik Zilla Parishad has begun tanker water deliveries and approved a new Jal Jeevan Mission scheme to drill a well and provide year-round tap connections.
• Contaminated well water has caused illnesses in children, and the ongoing water crisis has disrupted social norms, including marriage prospects for residents.
• Officials confirm that work on the new drinking water project is underway, though villagers remain dependent on temporary measures until its completion.