Arpit and Abhijeet Kumar started a project in high school. They wanted to help their community get clean water.
Arsenic in water can cause serious health problems. The brothers found a way to remove arsenic from water using magnets. Their method is simple and low-cost.
They created a product called MARU to clean water. This has helped thousands of people in their area.
Difficult words
- project — A planned activity with a goal.
- water — A clear liquid that is essential for life.
- health — The state of being free from illness.
- remove — To take something away.
- method — A way of doing something.
- community — A group of people living together.
- clean — Free from dirt or pollution.
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Discussion questions
- Why is clean water important for a community?
- How can projects like this help others?
- What challenges might the brothers face in their work?
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