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To evaluate how different local governance arrangements influence community conflict and conservation responses under conditions of severe water scarcity.

August 15, 2026International Journal of Rural Management

Navigating Water Shortages and Community Tensions: A Case Study in Leh District, India

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JNJigmat NorbooDoon University PNPadma NamgyalPanjab University VRVikas RawatHemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University

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Convergent mixed-methods study reveals participatory governance minimizes conflict and maximizes conservation in water-scarce communities, highlighting the importance of institutional trust.

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To evaluate how different local governance arrangements influence community conflict and conservation responses under conditions of severe water scarcity.
Conducted a convergent mixed-methods study across three high-altitude villages in Leh District, India.
Surveyed 122 households and interviewed 12 village heads, water managers, farmers, and NGO representatives.
Severe annual water shortages affected 94% to 96% of households across all three study villages.
Centralized hereditary governance in Nang led to 91.2% conflict and 80.9% fragmented conservation, whereas kinship-based governance in Stakmo resulted in 42.1% conflict and 68.4% conservation.
Participatory rule-making with NGO support in Umla resulted in low conflict (12.5%) and universal conservation compliance (100%).

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Norboo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a801a0e75c2e31742c867f4 https://doi.org/10.1177/09730052261474277

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Convergent mixed-methods study reveals participatory governance minimizes conflict and maximizes conservation in water-scarce communities, highlighting the importance of institutional trust.

Navigating Water Shortages and Community Tensions: A Case Study in Leh District, India

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