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TIL: Balbir Singh an Indian Sikh also known as "Eco Baba" single-handedly cleaned and restored the 160 Km (110 mile) long Kali Bein river in the region of Punjab, India. he was later awarded the indian civilian award Padmashri in 2017.

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