In a remarkable feat of community effort, the Noon river in Bundelkhand's Jalaun district is being revived after years of desiccation. Local residents restored 14 km of the drainage basin, creating a funnel for water to flow back into the 81-km river. Prime Minister Modi lauded the initiative as 'sabka prayas,' highlighting the collective will of villagers
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