India’s ‘Lake Man’ Relies on Ancient Methods to Ease a Water Crisis
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https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/world/asia/bengaluru-india-lake-reclamation.html <-- shared media article
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“Anand Malligavad turned to centuries-old knowledge to reclaim dozens of lakes in the high-tech capital of Bengaluru. Now, he is in demand across India, one of the world’s most water-stressed nations…"
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#HatsOff and #Salute to #AnandMalligavad #Bengaluru
Has restored 35 lakes in the last 7 years
#lakes #waterconservation #water #irrigation
Took inspiration from the #CholaDynasty
Source : #IndiaTodayNewsMO