From a DALIT STONE CUTTER to an EDUCATED VILLAGE SARPANCH! l NAUROTI DEVI
Nauroti Devi was born in an underprivileged dalit family. She never recieved any formal education. She worked at construction site and pointed out wage discrepancy between men and women. Later, Devi took this case to the supreme court. Not only did she win the case but also realised the importance of literacy. Nauroti joined 6-month long literacy program in Barefoot College. She talked to young girls, made sure they went to schools, gained confidence and support. She learnt basics for operating computer received request for standing in elections. She agreed and won. In 2010, became the sarpanch of Harmada. She fought against the alcohol mafia and worked tirelessly for the construction of water bodies, toilets, houses and the installation of hand pumps. She has been an active member of the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan since 1982 and also participated in the Right to Information campaign in Rajasthan, which laid the foundation for the Right to Information (RTI) Act passed by the Indian government in 2005. #indian #rajasthan #village #inspirational #education #sarpanch #computer #literacy #wages #dalit #right #devi Bibliography https://www.thebetterindia.com/58577/nauroti-devi-computer-literacy-rajasthan/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauroti_Devi
About R.E.M.
R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and lead vocalist Michael Stipe, who were students at the University of Georgia. R.E.M. was noted for Buck's arpeggiated "jangle" guitar playing; Stipe's distinctive vocal style, unique stage presence, and cryptic lyrics; Mills's countermelodic bass lines and backing vocals; and Berry's tight, economical drumming. In the early 1990s, other alternative rock acts suc...
More about R.E.M.→Added
Know someone who'd love this clip?
Share it with friends and fellow fans.
