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These 5 rivers were nearly dead. Communities brought them back to life
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These 5 rivers were nearly dead. Communities brought them back to life

I find it fascinating how five rivers across India, once considered dead or dying, have been revived through community efforts. From Rajasthan to Kerala, locals used different methods like rainwater harvesting, sewage removal, and clearing silt to bring these rivers back. The Arvari river’s revival began with restoring groundwater, while the Kham river in Maharashtra needed a holistic approach tackling pollution and waste. It’s inspiring to see how collective action can restore nature’s flow and benefit entire communities.
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