woman sarpanch

Hailing from Meerut, 32-year-old Dolly, an MBA graduate, became the sarpanch of the gram panchayat in Bihar’s Shadipur village. While challenging patriarchy and orthodox work culture she also digitised the village’s panchayat system.

Priyanka Tiwari, the sarpanch of Rajpur Gram Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh, implemented a plastic ban, greywater recycling, a crematorium and a library - all in a year.

Maya Mausariya from Ghatgara village in Madhya Pradesh promised to address the issues faced by women. Which she did - including a tap in every household

Ritu Jaiswal shunned an easygoing life with her IAS officer spouse in Delhi to transform the flood-hit hamlet of Singhwahini in Bihar.

Ever since she became sarpanch of Pachhmata Gram Panchayat in Rajasthan, Pratibha Choudhary has made it her business to ensure development.

When women in rural India are still fighting for basic rights like education, Vandana Bahadur Maida has broken all stereotypes by becoming the first woman sarpanch of her village in Madhya Pradesh. It is just the beginning and she has already taken some strong steps. Here's a tête-à-tête with her.