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R Madhavan shares TN IAS officer's 1,200-borewell success story

R Madhavan's latest Instagram post isn't about films or celebrity life. Instead, the actor shared the remarkable story of IAS officer Prathap Murugan, whose innovative approach to water conservation has reportedly helped increase groundwater levels and bring relief to farmers in Tamil Nadu. The story tells how Murugan converted more than 1,200 abandoned borewells into rainwater harvesting units, helping replenish groundwater across parts of Tiruvallur district.

28 Jul 2026 9:07 pm