When #Delhi girl Priyanka Tiwari married in 2019, she shifted to a village called Rajpur in #Uttar Pradesh. Her first impression of the place was not pleasant.
@Priyanka_Rajpur
@Priyanka_Rajpur
The lack of a proper management system and functionalities in the village made it difficult to live in.
Improper waste management, damaged drains, and a lack of crematoriums were some of the issues.
Improper waste management, damaged drains, and a lack of crematoriums were some of the issues.
Priyanka, a mass communication graduate, felt the urge to bring about changes in the whole area.
When the #Panchayat elections were announced, Priyanka’s father-in-law felt that it was the best opportunity for her to show her passion and skills.
”If you want to bring about a change in this place, this is a golden chance,” he said to Priyanka.
”If you want to bring about a change in this place, this is a golden chance,” he said to Priyanka.
Following these words, the 29-year-old contested for the #Sarpanch’s position – and won.
The very next day after Priyanka’s oath-taking ceremony, plastic was banned in Rajpur panchayat.
The very next day after Priyanka’s oath-taking ceremony, plastic was banned in Rajpur panchayat.
“Ceasing plastic usage can’t be done in a day. I was sure that it would be a long process,” says Priyanka, who has taken some concrete steps to make her village #plasticfree.
Here's how she is achieving this #sustainable goal: thebetterindia.com/286966/rajpur-…
Here's how she is achieving this #sustainable goal: thebetterindia.com/286966/rajpur-…
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