Proxy Leadership in Rural India: Chhavi Rajawat’s Policy Drive for Soda Village
Explore how proxy leadership plays out in India’s grassroots governance through the story of Chhavi Rajawat. This ISPP article highlights how Rajawat’s public policy efforts uplift Soda village in Rajasthan — challenging traditional power dynamics and empowering elected women leaders to truly lead, not just hold ceremonial positions.
Discover how Chhavi Rajawat defied proxy leadership to empower Soda village through policy, governance, and women-led rural transformation.












