Two years after it was adopted by the iconic cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP Sachin Tendulkar, we visited Puttamraju Kandriga in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh to take stock. Photos: Bijoy Ghosh

Photo: Bijoy Ghosh

The sewage evaporation tank in the outskirts of the village with the cremation ground in the backdrop.

Photo: Bijoy Ghosh

Sarpanch Nageswara Rao transacting at the micro ATM sponsored by Oxigen and RBL Bank in the village.

Photo: Bijoy Ghosh

Villagers being trained in tailoring at a vocational training institute.

Photo: Bijoy Ghosh

A computer centre sponsored by Oxigen where villagers learn basic MS Office and access the internet

Photo: Bijoy Ghosh

The village square of Puttamraju Kandriga with street lined with concrete and pavements in the background.

Published on March 29, 2017