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A sal leaf inspires children’s water-saving experiment in Odisha
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A sal leaf inspires children’s water-saving experiment in Odisha

In Haladipani, Odisha, children turned a simple forest observation into a hands-on water conservation experiment. Guided by a local elder, they lined shallow pits with sal leaves and compacted clay to help slow water from seeping into the soil. After rain, the pits held relatively clearer water, and wildlife including deer, rabbits and squirrels came to drink. And here’s the thing: clear-looking water isn’t necessarily safe to drink, but the children are learning how nature can inspire practical ideas.
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