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Changing village economies and social prospects with footbridges

The western Ghats in India are home to "a sequence of green hills and valleys, balmy sunshine, friendly smiles, ample houses -- and countless rivers." These rivers often swell during rainy season to the point that it cuts off the villagers access to mainland life.

This is a story of how one man and a community gathered to build over 48 footbridges. These bridges are now connecting communities, increasing the local economy and helping children get to school.

Read full story here: www.goodnewsindia.com/index.php/Magazine/story/foot-bridges-Bharadwaj/P3

Source: propoor.org

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