Chhavi Rajawat
Chhavi Rajawat is India’s first and youngest village Sarpanch with an MBA degree.
Chhavi Rajawat’s story triggers positive thinking and change.
Priya Kapoor
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jaipur
english, hindi
10+ years
grassroot leadership, alternate thinking, business, social change
About Chhavi Rajawat
Chhavi Rajawat’s story is one of courage, conviction, and deep-rooted purpose, a story that feels personal because it is built on her connection to the land and the people she calls her own. Born into a Rajput family in Rajasthan, community service was always part of her upbringing, yet Chhavi initially chose a different path. She pursued higher education, earned an MBA, and built a successful career in the corporate world with reputed companies. But even as she thrived in boardrooms and city life, she felt a pull, an inner calling to return to her village, Soda, and contribute where it mattered the most: at the grassroots.
In 2010, Chhavi Rajawat made a bold decision that changed not just her life but the course of an entire village. She left her corporate career behind and became the sarpanch of Soda, emerging as one of India’s youngest and most educated village heads. Her leadership blended traditional values with modern management principles, proving that true impact happens when compassion meets competence. Chhavi became a symbol of hope not just for Soda, but for rural India at large.
Her work in water conservation became one of her most defining contributions. From revitalising water bodies to implementing long-term sustainability projects, she helped transform the agricultural landscape and bring resilience to the community. She also focused deeply on sanitation, education, and the overall upliftment of village infrastructure, ensuring that development touched every household. Her results earned her recognition from the United Nations, which hailed her as a model for effective grassroots leadership.
Chhavi Rajawat’s journey is a reminder that leadership is not about titles; it is about responsibility, empathy, and action. She represents the power of returning to your roots and using education to empower the underserved. Book Chhavi Rajawat as a motivational speaker for your next event to bring the story of a leader who proves that one person, driven by purpose, can change the destiny of an entire community.
Chhavi Rajawat’s story is one of courage, conviction, and deep-rooted purpose, a story that feels personal because it is built on her connection to the land and the people she calls her own. Born into a Rajput family in Rajasthan, community service was always part of her upbringing, yet Chhavi initially chose a different path. She pursued higher education, earned an MBA, and built a successful career in the corporate world with reputed companies. But even as she thrived in boardrooms and city life, she felt a pull, an inner calling to return to her village, Soda, and contribute where it mattered the most: at the grassroots.
In 2010, Chhavi Rajawat made a bold decision that changed not just her life but the course of an entire village. She left her corporate career behind and became the sarpanch of Soda, emerging as one of India’s youngest and most educated village heads. Her leadership blended traditional values with modern management principles, proving that true impact happens when compassion meets competence. Chhavi became a symbol of hope not just for Soda, but for rural India at large.
Her work in water conservation became one of her most defining contributions. From revitalising water bodies to implementing long-term sustainability projects, she helped transform the agricultural landscape and bring resilience to the community. She also focused deeply on sanitation, education, and the overall upliftment of village infrastructure, ensuring that development touched every household. Her results earned her recognition from the United Nations, which hailed her as a model for effective grassroots leadership.
Chhavi Rajawat’s journey is a reminder that leadership is not about titles; it is about responsibility, empathy, and action. She represents the power of returning to your roots and using education to empower the underserved. Book Chhavi Rajawat as a motivational speaker for your next event to bring the story of a leader who proves that one person, driven by purpose, can change the destiny of an entire community.
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Career Highlights and Achievements of Chhavi Rajawat
First MBA Sarpanch of India
Became the country’s first sarpanch with an MBA degree
Recognised by the United Nations
Acknowledged by the UN as a model for effective grassroots leadership
Water Conservation Initiatives
Led multiple water conservation projects to revitalise water resources
Education & Community Empowerment
Worked towards strengthening educational facilities and increasing opportunities
Public Speaking at Prestigious Platforms
Has spoken at many respected forums, including TEDx
Grassroots Leadership
Continues to serve as a transformative leader for her village
Why Chhavi Rajawat ?
Chhavi Rajawat left a thriving corporate career to become India’s youngest elected sarpanch, bringing real change to her ancestral village.
She blends corporate strategy with grassroots impact, offering lessons on sustainable development, ethics, and responsibility.
Chhavi inspires audiences with her bold choices and her refusal to wait for permission to lead; she is someone who simply steps up and acts.
Her story proves that you don’t have to be in politics or power to be a changemaker; you can start from wherever you are.
She speaks with heart, backed by action, giving employees and leaders a new lens to view their work and social responsibility through.
Book Chhavi Rajawat to bring soul, substance, and a fresh perspective on leadership, purpose, and grassroots transformation that will deeply resonate with your audience.
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