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8 inspiring moments in India’s river rejuvenation movement that you don’t know about
Did you know that a river rejuvenation movement in India has brought water to more than 7 million people in rural India? In a span of nine years, this movement has touched 49 rivers. Rivers that have been dry for decades are flowing again! Here are eigh ... -
Water Rejuvenation in Palar River
Overview Location: Chikkaballapur, Karnataka Duration: Feb 2015- Present In the recent past, the majestic Palar river flowed through the three states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu with lush natural vegetation decorating its banks. Flowing ev ... -
From drought-struck to water-sufficient, Satara’s journey to recovery
The villagers in Satara region have exhibited an excellent show of community-driven development, power of unity, and given the rest of India a path to sustainable development. Here is an inspirational journey of Satara from being drought-hit to being wate ... -
One man’s determination bringing dying rivers back to life
Dr. Yale is hopeful even though the long-term results will come trickling in Dr. Lingaraju Yale looks up from his laptop with some trace of weariness and yet with some sign of hope. The summer ahead is the cause for first and initial results from his work ... -
Women of Naganadhi unite for river’s life
Sometimes pain can be turned into a powerful symbol of strength and revival. It can change the lives of everyone around. Ask the women of Kammavanpettai village in Tamil Nadu. Women were in despair at seeing the depleting levels of river Naganadhi, family ... -
Water Conservation
Description: Water conservation To counter the looming water crisis in India, The Art of Living has been reviving rivers and other water resources through its water conservation initiatives. Through these efforts, people are being made aware of water co ... -
A long-distance love affair with water
How this US-based NRI makes a difference to his native village in Maharashtra The setting was rustic. Next to a streaming canal stood a large gathering comprising 500 villagers of Halgara, bureaucrats, policemen, and reporters. Some of them were huddled u ... -
An eye doctor’s determination to save lives outside her practice
One late Sunday evening, Dr. Ranjana Borse seemed to be rushed for time. Weekends are important for this ophthalmologist from Jalgaon, not for planning a family dinner or weekend getaway; but about spending time in villages and neighboring localities. Th ... -
Meri Dilli Meri Yamuna: A massive river cleaning drive
“A staggering 3.6 billion tons of untreated sewage flows daily into the Yamuna, and the river supplies 60% of the water needed by the Delhi region. The situation is dire. We need to act now. And one single organization or entity cannot do things all by it ... -
A watchmaker becomes a river rescuer
The story behind the revival of the Vedavathi river As a former wristwatch assembler, Nagraj Gangolli ensured that timepieces ran perfectly on time. And in good time, Nagraj found his true calling to revive the dying Vedavathi- an act that would change ...
