The Economic Times

Once known for drought & rejecting girl child, this village is now green haven that celebrates every girl born. All because one father turned his daughter's death into revolution

A father's grief over the loss of his daughter sparked a remarkable movement in a village in Rajasthan. Today, Piplantri celebrates the birth of every girl by planting 111 trees, promoting environmental conservation while challenging deep-rooted gender bias. The initiative has transformed the once-barren landscape, improved the lives of countless families, and earned global recognition for its simple yet powerful message of celebrating both daughters and nature.