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Pondman of India Ramveer Tanwar leads his team in nationwide pond restoration projects

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Video. Meet India’s superhero saving ponds from stagnation

Updated: 16 November 2023 - 8:06 GMT+1

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"Our purpose is not only to fill the pond with water but also to promote biodiversity."

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