The nexus between drought (moderate high risk) and groundwater resources development issues has aid a sign for better management planning in the drought-prone Barind Tract, NW Bangladesh — the granary. In this context, the adaptation plan by the Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) model in the Integrated Water Management Plan (IWRM) strategy with ‘4R’ (Recharge, Reuse, Recycle, Restore) principles for hard-to-reach livelihood in the Tract. MAR model of IWRM strategy with governance issues must be addressed for achieving the Vision 2021 of the GoB and visioning the SDGs and targets by 2030 as proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations.