Malappuram: A group of women in Malappuram city of Kerala, on a mission to end the drinking water crisis in their hometown, are digging wells to make their village drought free.
20 Women dug the well, which is considered male’s job
This prompted a group of 20 women, under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, to take up well digging, a job traditionally done by men.
Gram Panchayat President, A Jamila, said that the women have succeeded because of their unity and determination. These women have dug 100 wells in different areas of their village in the last one year.
The villagers are also pleased with the efforts of the local women. However there are safety hazards related to this work and the women asked for government’s help in overcoming them.
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