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... villagers appreciate the introduction of irrigation scheme in the area when referring to the change in their livelihoods. A specific reference is pointed to an old grass thatched house (Figure 4) in the village that existed before 2010 and the first improved iron thatched house in 2010 ( Figure 5), which was inaugurated by the National torch race leader, who also awarded five power tillers in recognition of promoting irrigation for increasing agricultural productivity. ...
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