Friends, do you know an Indian village is known as THE INDIAN VILLAGE OF MILLIONAIRES? The village Hiware Bazar, Located in Ahemadnagar district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. More than 50 residents living here are millionaires. Interestingly, this village wasn’t always this way. At a point, this was a drought-prone village. It faced severe water crises. The credit to turn around this village goes mostly to one person. Popatrao Baguji Pawar.

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In 1989, Pawar ran for the panchayat Elections, after winning the elections, he brought about the miracle of development. First, he upgrades schools, to given quality education to kids, and then he addressed the water shortage crisis. He banned tube wells. So that the groundwater cannot be exploited. People were educated about the crops they should grow. So that a large quantity of water isn’t consumed.

Then he banned Deforestation. And more than 1 million trees were planted in the village. Today, there only 3 families are living the poverty line in Hiware Bazar. More than 50 people are millionaires. And can you imagine that these millionaires are all farmers?

Facts About The Indian Village of Millionaires!!

1. Hiware Bazar stands out with one of the highest concentrations of millionaires per capita across India.
2. Gender equality thrives in Hiware Bazar, where men and women equally participate in decision-making processes.
3. The village is renowned for its strict zero alcohol policy, fostering a peaceful and harmonious community atmosphere.
4. Hiware Bazar has enforced a ban on open defecation, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation standards for all residents.
5. Operating a successful community-led milk cooperative, Hiware Bazar provides a stable income source for local dairy farmers.
6. A rich biodiversity of indigenous plants and wildlife flourishes in Hiware Bazar, thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
7. Regular community gatherings and festivals are held in Hiware Bazar, nurturing strong social bonds among its inhabitants.
8. Emphasizing environmental sustainability, Hiware Bazar adopts eco-friendly practices such as solar energy usage and effective waste management.
9. Achieving self-sufficiency in food production, Hiware Bazar significantly reduces reliance on external food sources.
10. Hiware Bazar fosters a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, providing support for local small businesses and startups to thrive.