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Eco India: How an army of women in Vellore resurrected a river that once served as their lifeline

Our top story this week looks at a small group of women in Vellore, who have built more than 600 recharge wells, ensuring the revival of a once-dead river.

Scroll Staff
Jan 27, 2019 · 08:55 am
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