Betul (MP), Oct. 19 -- In today's era when people are involved in disputes over property including land, a social worker in Pisata village of this district's Multai area has set an inspiring example of selfless service.
Shankarrao Deshmukh has donated approximately 2.5 acres for the creation of a pond that is expected to provide considerable relief to villagers from a water crisis. On three earlier occasions as well, Deshmukh made similar donations for development work. Locals hold him in high esteem.
In the words of Sarpanch Shriram Makode, "Whenever there is a requirement of land for any public project, Deshmukh steps forward without hesitation. He gave away an acre for construction of the Gayatri Temple, 51,000 square feet for a commun...