Shyam Sunder Paliwal is a social activist from Piplantri village in Rajsamand district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. He was awarded Padma Shri by President of India for social service in 2021.[1] He is known as the "Father of Eco-Feminism".[2]
Shyam Sunder Paliwal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 July 1964 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Social activist |
| Awards | Padma Shri for Social work |
He lost his daughter in 2006 due to dehydration as ground water level in piplantri fell below 700 meters me,[3] since then 111 saplings are planted every time a girl child is born in Piplantri village.[4][5]
References edit
- ^ "Padma awardee Shyam Sunder Paliwal turned Rajasthan village into oasis". Hindustan Times. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ "राजसमंद के श्याम सुंदर पालीवाल ने किया Rajasthan का नाम रोशन, मिला पद्मश्री का खिताब Also featured in Assam Government's Class 9 MIL Bengali Book". Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ Asnani, Rajesh (2 September 2018). "Girl empowerment, afforestation tied in unbreakable bond". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ Dore, Bhavya. "Piplantri: The Indian village where girls rule". BBC News. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ Singh, Mahim Pratap (11 April 2013). "A village that plants 111 trees for every girl born in Rajasthan". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 January 2022.