In which village of Ahmednagar district water shortage was a big problem?

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Hiware Bazar

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The correct option is C Hiware Bazar
Hiware Bazar is a village in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. The village experienced severe drought in 1972. Water shortage was a big problem for that village prior to 1989. After 1989 the villagers started rainwater harvesting and drip-irrigation. This methods or system helped them a lot to overcome water shortage problems. Now the village is noted for its irrigation system and water conservation program for which it has fought the drought problem and drinking water problems.

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