Bangalore's recent water crisis underscores the national imperative for water conservation. With over 12 million residents, the city mirrors a broader drought belt from Kerala to Maharashtra. Scarce rainfall, 20% below average in 2023, exacerbates the situation. India's disproportionately low freshwater reserves, coupled with agricultural dominance in water usage, necessitate urgent action. A proposed solution involves incentivizing sustainable farming practices through carbon sequestration in Minimum Support Price (MSP) formula, aiming to alleviate both environmental strain and water scarcity.