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Goans are reviving dying ponds with the help of stranded migrant workers So far, five water bodies – three wells and two ponds – have been cleaned by the group. Feb 20, 2021 · 07:30 pm Migrant workers who were stranded in Goa during the lockdown and Lamani women helping out with reviving ponds. | Sharada Kerkar/ Mongabay India When Goan artist Harshada Kerkar looked out of her home window, she was used to seeing the scorched, parched buffaloes gravitating to the pond in front of her house in large numbers. During the summer months last year, when she did not see them lounging in their favourite watering hole, their absence concerned her. ....
To revive dying ponds in Goa, local community seeks help from stranded migrant labourers A group of concerned citizens realised the value of neglected water bodies and came together to form a citizen action group called Catch2o to revive water systems in and around their villages. Mongabay- India February 15, 2021 16:35:01 IST Migrant workers who were stranded in Goa during the lockdown and Lamani women have been roped in to help out with reviving the ponds in Goa which in turns helps them earn an income. Image via Mongabay India/Sharada Kerkar. By Rashi Goel When Goan artist Harshada Kerkar looked out of her home window, she was used to seeing the scorched, parched buffaloes gravitating to the pond in front of her house in large numbers. During the summer months last year, when she didn’t see them lounging in their favourite waterin ....