A pebble that caused ripples of change

Swaraj Tractors’ ‘Project Pani’ initiative, which revives traditional community ponds, has ensured yearlong availability of drinking water to over 15,000 people and 16,000 livestock at Masuda and Bhinai, in Rajasthan

The traditional community ponds of Rajasthan have numerous stories to tell – of valorous kings, feisty queens, court intrigues, love and deceit. A long time ago, these water bodies served as the hub of Rajputana’s culture, politics and civil society. On their shorelines have the minstrels written some of those soulful ballads that are sung even today.