In year 2013 we have started work of our ancestors house. I was stationed to look after. During this time I came in close contact with my brother Bhalchandra. We used to chat regarding locked houses. How this can be changed? We recollect our childhood. Every house used to be opened with people of all ages.

Now due to present lifestyle everyone needs money. And at Natal there is no source earnings. To overcome with this issue we have to make proper source of water availability in village. So that people can start their agriculture activities and through that they can earn out of it. We discussed among our cousins. They also supported but we were waiting for opportunity.

End of January 2018 miracle has happened and almost entire village came together by means of whatsapp to do something for our village. Then first activity is to create water source. Earlier we were thinking of river near our house but we recollect the cloudburst of 17th November 2017. Entire village was flooded worst than normal heavy rain. So we thought to start from foothills. While on thought we contacted our friend Shri.Sanjay Yadavrav. He asked us take advice from Dr. Ajit Gokhale. Accordingly we have contacted Dr Ajit Gokhle and he has promised to visit at natal. During his survey we have seen those area first time. The river and adjacent land was in one level. Senior People from those area told us, in 1952 there was landslide of Sahyadri in our region. Big boulders came to foothills. Since then it is continued.

Dr. Gokhale advised to create path for river by dumping removed soil on both sides. This advise helped us from transportation of debris removed from river. He also asked to create small bunds to reduce water flow.

Now we had to make arrangements to hire machinery like big excavator (poclain), dumper truck. Enquired cost and estimated the expenses to carry out work within 2 months span. We have conducted meetings in Mumbai and Natal. People from Mumbai had promised to fulfill financial requirements and at village people had taken responsibility accommodation, food for operators, also the people accompanying them.

While talking to my friend Mr. Rajiv Parulekar from Kolhapur, he told me to contact well known actor Shri. Nana Patekar of NAM Foundation. Accordingly I approached to him through message and phone. Nana sir asked me to contact Shri. Rajiv Sawant treasurer of NAM foundation. Myself and my brothers Anil and Bhalchandra had meeting with Rajiv Sawant. Explained the work and time limit to execute the entire project. He sent their representative Mr. Ganesh Thorat for inspection. After inspection Mr.Ganesh Thorat promised to supply two excavator (poclain). He insisted for smooth operation uninterrupted diesel is necessary. And our people from Mumbai had supported willingly.

NAM Foundation had provided first excavator on 14th April, 2nd on 21st April. With special request to Nana Sir to complete work before monsoon, they arranged third on 30th April. Execution of project was started with blessings of our Mauli mandir, Rameshwar mandir and Shri Nana Patekar. With this blessings we could complete the work of 12 KM long river till 31st May.

My brothers Anil, Bhalchandra, Yogesh,Diwakar and entire team of Rameshwar Mauli Mitra Mandal had supported me till end of project. It was a great achievement. And we are proud of same.
Actually this not only our achievement. But it's UNITY our village NATAL. They have proved their success. Now we want to develop our Natal with agriculture and allied business. And bring back our people who moved to cities.

Vishwanath M. Sawant.
President
Gram Vikas Mandal, Natal
Ph : 9769264430