Fresh Himalayan spring water, considered ‘nectar’ by locals, is bottled and transported by a small plant in the foothills. Despite being a luxury product, priced at $6 per bottle for affluent consumers, the contrast is noted as millions globally still lack access to clean water, despite the UN recognizing it as a basic human right over a decade ago. Ganesh Iyer oversees the operation, showcasing the underground cavern formed by the pristine waters in the world's last Shangri-La.
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