The lack of rainfall during the seasonal monsoons in recent years has led to the depletion of aquifers. Compounding this problem is the mechanization of farming and the increased supply of low-skilled labor, which leaves many of these small farmers and landless families unemployed and without income. With survival itself a challenge, they are forced to migrate and settle in cities in search of employment and income, often falling victim to exploitation due to the low wages resulting from their lack of qualifications.