One man’s work
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Amai Mahalinga Naik, an illiterate farm worker who used to harvest coconuts as a freelancer dreamed of his own plot of land. One farmer satisfied with Amai’s work helped him to get two acres of barren land on a hilltop from the government. When Amai got the land nothing was growing there and there was no water. Against all odds and ignoring all the doubts of neighbouring villagers that he would ever succeed, he started to develop the plot using his own hands, intelligence and experience. Amai’s strong belief in his dream, hard work and resilience in spite of a few set backs brought about the fruit of his labour: a lush green garden with abundant water and own cows. The surroundings to Amai’s green oasis are still barren, but people flock in to get Amai’s advice – he has become a role model and was even awarded for his labour.
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