Meet the man who single handedly converted a rocky hill into a green paradise
“Well there is a will there is a way” this proverb was proved true by Ramesh a man who converted a rocky and parched hill, into a lush green paradise that birds find irresistible.
Ramesh is a 40-year-old graduate who abandoned law studies to take up small works to support his family. Eventually, he became a supplier of mineral water in Srirangapatna and nearby areas. He was a regular at the Venkataramanaswamy temple, nestled in Karighatta hills.
Every time he went there he get bored to see those only two three plants ,so he decided to do something.
WATERING THE TREES
Every day Ramesh went to the hills and started watering the plants and trees, he started building small bunds around each and watered them. It was quite a task, which soon realized him that was also in vain. This wasn’t going to work. It was too hot and the water would seep in too fast,” he said. So he thought to try something else.
THE DRIP PROCESS
Then one day someone told him that drip irrigation was the best way to save the trees, but this needed quite an amount. Later one day, when he was trying to junk an expired water can, the idea came. “Why not use this for drip irrigation? So he learned the same
Once he knew how, he went on to select the plants and tie the modified mineral water cans around them. He would cut off the bottom half of these cans and suspend them upside down, letting the water dribble out of the mouth.
HELPING THE BIRDS
The blooming landscape not only pleased him, but also the birds in the area. The availability of water was a big draw for the winged visitors. But he saw how they struggled to take a sip while precariously balancing on the edge of the can. And when the water level dropped, it became an impossible feat altogether.
Being the problem-solver that he is, Ramesh came out with another indigenous idea — he placed a stick inside the cans. Now the birds not only had a better grip, but could also reach the water regardless of its level.
This one good man’s works have saved more than 100 trees in this area, and he hope he continues to do so and inspires others also to do the same.
