What We're Fighting
Four interconnected crises define the daily reality for Tharparkar's communities.
Illegal Land Encroachments
Thousands of acres of community and grazing lands illegally appropriated by powerful interests, leaving pastoralist families without livelihoods.
- Government land lease abuse
- Displacement of Thari families
- Loss of ancestral grazing routes
Chronic Water Scarcity
Over 60% of Tharparkar's population lacks access to safe drinking water. Climate change is destroying the Toba system that communities depend on.
- Saline groundwater widespread
- Toba reservoirs drying up
- Women walk hours for water daily
Coal Extraction Damage
The Thar Coal project extracts resources worth billions yet returns almost nothing to local communities while causing irreversible environmental destruction.
- Air and water pollution
- Displacement near mining zones
- Zero local revenue sharing
Climate Vulnerability
Tharparkar is on the frontline of climate change — erratic monsoons, desertification, and increasing drought frequency are devastating agricultural livelihoods.
- Unpredictable rainfall patterns
- Crop failure and famine risk
- Livestock loss in dry years
Behind Every Statistic Is a Person
When governments fail Tharparkar, it is not abstract — it is children who go without clean water, mothers who walk kilometres daily, and farmers who lose everything to drought or encroachment.
TCF's advocacy is powered by personal testimony, documented cases, and community-led data. Every demand in our Charter has a face behind it.
View Our DemandsOur Charter of Demands
Submitted to the Provincial Assembly of Sindh — concrete, achievable demands on behalf of Tharparkar's people.
Land Rights & Titling
Immediate halt to illegal land encroachments; formal titling of community and ancestral lands to protect Thari families from displacement.
Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure
Government-funded water supply infrastructure across all 7 talukas, with priority to areas with saline groundwater.
Coal Revenue Sharing
10% of all Thar Coal revenues to be allocated to a Tharparkar Community Development Fund, managed transparently with community oversight.
Environmental Impact Accountability
Independent environmental audits of all coal extraction operations; mandatory remediation plans with legally binding timelines.
Quality Education Access
Functional schools in all union councils; trained teachers in local languages; girls' education supported with community safety measures.
Healthcare at Community Level
Staffed Basic Health Units in every taluka; mobile health teams for remote communities; maternal health emergency response.
Climate Adaptation Investment
Toba restoration program; drought-resistant seed distribution; solar-powered water infrastructure for climate resilience.
Political Representation
Reserved seats for Tharparkar in provincial consultation bodies; mandatory Thari representation on development project boards.
The Change Starts With You
Every voice counts. Join TCF's network of advocates and help ensure Tharparkar's 1.6 million people are never again overlooked.