Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Goa's 'Unlikely Hero' Digs Well, Provides Water to Village
In Goa, a 76-year-old named Balakrishna Aiya helped his village get water.
The land was rocky, and people said it was impossible to dig a well.
But Aiya studied the land and came up with a plan.
He created a special stairway so workers could dig safely.
He not only solved the water problem for himself but also shared the water with other homes.
Aiya is also an artist, teacher, and broom maker.
76-year-old Balakrishna Aiya of Goa, dug a well to provide water to his village.
The area was considered unsuitable for wells due to its rocky terrain.
Aiya designed a unique stairway for worker safety while digging.
He connected his water source to 25 households.
Aiya also makes Ganesh idols and brooms, and teaches art.
- Who
- Balakrishna Aiya
- What
- Dug a well and provided water.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Where
- Maddi-Tolop, Goa, India
- Why
- To provide water to the village despite challenging terrain.
- Name
- Balakrishna Aiya
- Age
- 76 years old
- Location
- Loliem, Goa, India
- Achievement
- Brought water to Maddi-Tolop
- Occupation
- Innovator, artist, teacher, broom maker
- Recognition
- Awards from Goa State Biodiversity Board, Kala Gaurav Puraskar