Chhavi Rajawat is an acclaimed motivational speaker, social reformer, and former Sarpanch (elected head of the Village Council) of Soda village, Rajasthan. She holds the unique distinction of being India's first Sarpanch with an MBA. Her career is defined by her bold decision to leave the corporate world—after working with companies like Times of India and Airtel—to dedicate herself to grassroots public service and rural transformation.
Rajawat's mission is centered on co-creating a holistic model for rural development, focused on empowering people, upskilling, and education. Her commitment to the community has been widely recognized, earning her numerous accolades, including the First Ladies National Award from the President of India, the Young Indian Leader Award by CNN/IBN, and the Grassroots Women of the Decade Achievers Award. Her work is a powerful demonstration of applied leadership and management at the community level.
An alumna of prestigious institutions including Rishi Valley School and Lady Shri Ram College, she possesses a strong educational foundation that informs her approach to problem-solving. By choosing to run for Sarpanch, she directly applied her business administration and management skills to address the complex challenges of rural governance, effectively bridging the corporate and community sectors. As a highly sought-after motivational speaker, Chhavi Rajawat has given keynote speeches to hundreds of people at major economic, governance, social justice, and equity conferences. Her presentations provide unique, firsthand insights into grassroots leadership, overcoming obstacles, and driving positive social change. Her story inspires audiences across government, non-profits, businesses, and universities to recognize the potential to lead and make a difference at every level.
