Name the person behind the transformation of Punsari village.
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Answer:
Name the person behind the transformation of Punsari village.
Explanation:
The authors depict an account of a rural transformation under the visionary leadership of the village headman (Sarpanch) during the last one decade. In a country, where villages still face scarcity of various basic facilities, Punsari has won accolades for providing even the most modern facilities to its population.
Explanation:
The authors depict an account of a rural transformation under the visionary leadership of the village headman (Sarpanch) during the last one decade. In a country, where villages still face scarcity of various basic facilities, Punsari has won accolades for providing even the most modern facilities to its population.
Punsari is a village located in the state of Gujarat, India.[1] Punsari is considered as India's smartest village. The village is located at about 80km from the state capital, Gandhinagar. Punsari is 20km from Parvati Hills. Parvati Hills is the largest table top land of India. The village follows the Panchayati raj system. The village extent is about 65 km . The land in use of agriculture is 6 hectares . The main non farming activity is dairy in this village . The village has undergone a transformation under the panchayat. There has been use of new and advanced technology in education. This village has wi-fi connection for all people. Efforts have been made for the empowerment of women and increasing security in the village. Some of the facilities provided by the panchayat include local mineral water supply, sewer & drainage project, a healthcare centre, banking facilities and toll-free complain reception service. Consequently, Punsari received the award of being the best Gram Panchayat in Gujarat.[2][3] The village's model has been appreciated by delegates from Nairobi and they are keen to replicate this in Kenyan villages.[4]