To be the first woman elected leader in a village which used to be known for its crimes and alcoholism, meant that Kaushalya had her hands full right from the first day at work. With patience and bottomless reserves of perseverance, this single mother revived the spirits of her community, along with the lush forests that nestle it! Here's a slice from this fearless woman's life.

This is a film we produced as a part of a 4-film series for The Hunger Project #ElectedToLead campaign

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