Rajendra Singh received the Magsaysay Award in 2001 for his community-based efforts in water harvesting and management in Rajasthan.
With which activity is Magsaysay awardee Rajendra Singh associated?
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2011 · Topic: Water Conservation (Significance and Need for Water Conservation)
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