In Beed district of Marathwada, where 152 people committed suicide last year due to drought, and 182 farmers have died this year, a well can go a long way.

Philanthropist Sanjay Garje’s efforts for water conservation in an orphanage he runs in Govindwadi, a small village in the district, have finally paid off. On April 26, this paper had reported the news of the 29-year-old’s visit to Mumbai to garner support and gather funds to dig a well estimated to cost over Rs 2 lakh.