Maharashtra effectively saves 272 crore with Aamir's Paani Foundation.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has taken it upon himself to end the water crisis in his state, Maharashtra, with a competition under his Paani Foundation'.

The acclaimed actor had organised a contest called Satyamev Jayate Water Cup Awards 2016' through which villagers have saved 1368 crore' litres of water. The amount of water saved is said to be equivalent to Rs 272 crore saved by the state every year.

Aamir also lauded the Maharashtra government's efforts in drought-ridden areas and said he wishes to help make Maharashtra drought-free within the next five years.

The first prize worth Rs 50 lakh went to Velu village in Koregaon tehsil. Second prize of Rs 30 lakh was shared by Khapartone and Jaigaon villages in Ambejogai and Koregaon tehsils, respectively.

Radi Tanda in Ambejogai and Wathoda in Warud tehsils shared the third prize, carrying Rs 20 lakh. The competition was held from April 20 to June 5 and villages were judged by the amount of water storage they created through water harvesting methods.

Hailing Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' efforts to make the state drought-free, Aamir said "It is our dream to make Maharashtra drought-free in five years and it is our good fortune that Maharashtra got a Chief Minister who has pledged to solve the water crisis. His political will is really strong"

Apart from the Chief Minister's strong support, Aamir's initiative have also been supported by his wife Kiran Rao and filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani.

Aamir awaits the release of Dangal' in December this year.

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