Lemsachenlok observes World Water Day in Longleng

Lemsachenlok commemorated World Water Day at Alayung village under Longleng district with participation from three villages, including village council members, women representatives and community stakeholders, to raise awareness on water conservation.
According to a press release from associate director, Lemsachenlok, Watikala, the programme emphasized that while NGOs can initiate change, sustainable impact depends on active community participation and collective responsibility.
During the technical session, team member Kisemsala spoke on the significance of World Water Day and highlighted challenges such as drying rivers, depleted wells and irregular rainfall patterns. Speaking on this year’s theme, “Water and Gender”, she underscored the vital role of women in water collection, management and conservation, particularly in rural areas, and called for their greater inclusion in decision-making processes.
Another team member, Langnyei Angh, drew attention to the increasing strain on water resources due to population growth and developmental activities. He highlighted concerns including drying ancestral ponds and wells, shifting monsoon patterns and the broader impacts of climate change on agriculture. He also noted the growing threats of pests and diseases, stressing the interconnected nature of these challenges and the urgent need for collective action.
He recommended practical measures such as protecting watersheds, restricting deforestation near water sources, planting native trees and bamboo in catchment areas to enhance groundwater recharge, constructing check dams and percolation pits, and encouraging village councils to take proactive leadership in water conservation.
The release informed that Lemsachenlok team members also reached out to several villages under Longleng district, marking the occasion through church platforms and spreading awareness on water conservation and community responsibility.