Karnal: When 31-year-old sarpanch Meenakshi Rani took charge, the village pond was a dumping ground. Three years later, it stores 55 lakh litres and feeds groundwater that revived 40 dry borewells.
The project combined MGNREGA funds, community shramdaan and a desilting technique learned from Rajasthan experts.
The district administration has declared the village a "water learning centre", hosting study tours every Saturday for panchayat representatives across the state.
