Access to natural resources is an important factor in preventing conflicts because resources such as land, water, forests, minerals, and energy are essential for human survival and economic development. In the Indian perspective, where diverse communities depend heavily on natural resources for agriculture, livelihoods, and cultural practices, unequal or restricted access can create social tensions and violent conflicts. Therefore, fair, sustainable, and participatory management of resources is essential for peace and social stability. Natural resources are closely connected with livelihood security. A large section of India's population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture, forests, rivers, grazing lands, and fisheries. When people lose access to these resources because of displacement, land acquisition, environmental degradation, or unequal distribution, their economic security is threatened. Such conditions can generate resentment against the government, industries, or other social groups. Ensuring secure and equitable access can reduce these grievances and prevent them from developing into conflicts. Water is particularly significant. Rivers and groundwater are shared by individuals, communities, states, and sometimes neighbouring countries. Competition over water can produce disputes between farmers, communities, and states. Inter-state river