Her extensive efforts in the area of effective waste management, repairing roads into the villages and setting up street lights have also earned her praise.
From fighting social evils like female foeticide to showing a dedication towards technological advancement, this village has transformed itself into its own haven.
At an age when most people like to sit back and relax, 94-year-old Gangubai Nivrutti Bhambure has been elected as the sarpanch of Bhamburwadi village located in Khed Taluka of Pune district.
From education to entrepreneurship, Hirbaiben Lobi's efforts to improve the socio-economic status of her community is proof that obstacles like illiteracy and poverty are easily overcome in the pursuit of rural empowerment and upliftment.
Syahadwa village in Hisar district of Chandigarh has set a very unique and wonderful example for many others to follow. Residents of the village pitched in and collected Rs. 1.75 lakh to help a teacher clear his bank and electricity dues so they would be able to elect him as their sarpanch.