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<image:caption>Hydrogeological Survey supported by Kajal with the CHIRAG team</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kajal Manral, a village-level water scientist</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Spring discharge measurement by Kajal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-24T04:29:11.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand </news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttarakhand spring rejuvenation, Himalayan springshed management, CHIRAG Almora water conservation, Mountain hydrogeology training, Village water scientist India, Community-led water management, Traditional naula restoration, Para-hydrologist capacity building, SARRA Almora water security, Rural women leadership in water</news:keywords>
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