Drought relief

Under the leadership of former sarpanch Chhavi Rajawat, Rajasthan’s Soda Village saw improved infrastructure and water harvesting practices.

Abhay Todkar, a 44-year-old from drought-prone Dahiwadi village defied the odds of living with polio to lead a remarkable water conservation movement. His efforts have brought sustainable change to 64 villages, turning struggles into triumphs through determination and community-driven initiatives.

The Better India, along with the Environmentalist Foundation of India, is fighting the severe drought in Tamil Nadu by restoring ponds in Nagapattinam, one of the worst-hit districts in the state.