In Dawwa, Maharashtra, Sarpanch Yogeshwari Chaudhary transformed a village plagued by degraded soil, water scarcity, and youth migration. She led a green revolution by planting 116,000 trees, installing solar-powered irrigation, and establishing waste management systems. The village earned ₹1.61 crore in awards, including India’s first Climate Action Award. Farmers now see higher yields, and 400+ homes use clean energy, proving rural leadership can drive global climate goals.
