The right to water is increasingly recognized as a fundamental human right, essential for sustaining life, health, and dignity. Access to clean and safe water is not merely a matter of convenience or development but a critical prerequisite for the enjoyment of other human rights, including the right to health, adequate housing, food, and education. In rural areas, where local self-governance plays a significant role, the provision of water becomes both a governance challenge and a human rights obligation. Rural local bodies, such as Panchayati Raj institutions in India, are empowered to plan, implement, and manage water supply and sanitation schemes, ensuring that every individual in the village community has access to safe drinking water. Water scarcity and contamination remain pressing issues in rural communities, with implications for human health and social equality. The lack of safe water leads to waterborne diseases, poor hygiene, and reduced agricultural productivity, disproportionately affecting women and children who often bear the responsibility of fetching