rural governance

In Uda Majhlitand, Jharkhand, Mahua was once a symbol of liquor and conflict. Today, it powers laddus, pickles, and prosperity. The village embraced self-governance through Gram Sabhas, transforming livelihoods, reviving unity, and creating opportunities their children once only dreamed of.

In 2007, Jayashree Rao from Bengaluru sold her company for Rs 25,000 to start Grampari, an NGO that has improved governance across 200 villages in Maharashtra and benefited 1.22 lakh people