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Nana Patekar’s Water Conservation Initiative Keeps Dhondalgaon Free of Tankers for Ten Years
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 09:32 AM
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Nana Patekar’s water conservation project has kept the village of Dhondalgaon in Maharashtra free from water tanker deliveries for a decade, according to Mid‑Day.
The village of Dhondalgaon in Maharashtra has been free of water tanker deliveries for ten years following the implementation of a water conservation project led by Nana Patekar.
The initiative focused on improving local water storage and distribution systems, reducing the village’s dependence on external tanker supply.
As a result, residents have experienced more reliable water availability and lower costs associated with tanker transport.
The success of Dhondalgaon’s project highlights the potential of community‑driven water conservation measures in rural Maharashtra.
The initiative focused on improving local water storage and distribution systems, reducing the village’s dependence on external tanker supply.
As a result, residents have experienced more reliable water availability and lower costs associated with tanker transport.
The success of Dhondalgaon’s project highlights the potential of community‑driven water conservation measures in rural Maharashtra.