Pioneering Leadership: Priyanka Negi's Vision for Sarkot Village
At just 21, Priyanka Negi becomes the head of Sarkot Gram Panchayat in Uttarakhand, celebrated by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. The government plans to develop Sarkot into a model village, with an aim to replicate this success across other districts. Emphasis will be on youth leadership and community development.

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In a remarkable development for rural governance, 21-year-old Priyanka Negi has been elected as the head of Sarkot Gram Panchayat, drawing commendation from Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Dhami highlighted that Sarkot is set to become a model village, with similar initiatives planned for other districts.
After personally congratulating Priyanka on her election victory, Dhami praised the Sarkot villagers for electing an educated young woman leader. He emphasized the government's commitment to advancing projects in agriculture, animal husbandry, and women's self-employment, integral to the village's development.
Priyanka has been invited to Dehradun to discuss development strategies with state officials. She expressed gratitude for the improvements already made in Sarkot, now branded an 'Adarsh Gram,' and assured continued efforts for development, supported by the state. The selection of young, educated leaders in recent elections is seen as a positive omen for Panchayat governance.
(With inputs from agencies.)