The Economic Times

Daughters death due to dehydration sparks green miracle: How this Padma Shri awardee turned Rajasthans arid village into an eco-feminist oasis

Eco-feminism: In Rajasthan's Piplantri village, a unique tradition honors every newborn girl by planting 111 trees. This initiative, spearheaded by Shyam Sunder Paliwal after a personal tragedy, has transformed the arid landscape into a green haven. Beyond afforestation, it champions girls' rights, ensuring education and preventing early marriage, fostering both ecological and social progress.