pond revival

Amid India’s growing water crisis, meet five inspiring water warriors who are restoring ponds, building check dams, and bringing clean water to millions. This September, The Better India Showcase 2025 is honouring their impact.

Here’s the story of Malarvizhli Akka, a social worker in Tamil Nadu who helped residents of Chinnapallikuppam village end decades of water woes by reviving a 2-acre pond