Chhavi Rajawat leads her village's march to development
Her MBA induced Chhavi Rajawat's neighbours to recruit her as the sarpanch, or chief, of her rural village. One of her first accomplishments was working the Indian state bureaucracy to bring toilets to her constituents.
Chhavi Rajawat gives a presentation on her laptop of the social and infrastructure initiatives her Panchayat has been initiating.Simon de Trey-White
Chhavi Rajawat uses her iPhone while behind her a child works loading rocks into a metal bowl.Simon de Trey-White
Chhavi Rajawat is greeted by school children as she walks in Soda village near Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.Simon de Trey-White
Chhavi Rajawat talks with residents in Soda village, near Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.Simon de Trey-White
Chhavi Rajawat speaks to male villagers who have completed a 100-hour training programme in English and Basic Corporate Etiquette in Soda village.Simon de Trey-White