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Neeru Yadav (Hockey Wali Sarpanch) Age, Caste, Husband, Family, Biography & More

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Husband: Ashok Yadav
Hometown: Narnaul
Age: 33 Years

Neeru Yadav

Bio/Wiki
NicknameHockey Wali Sarpanch
ProfessionSocial Activist
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 173 cm
in meters- 1.73 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 8”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 60 kg
in pounds- 132 lbs
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
Awards, Honours, Achievements • Shiksha Shree Award by the Government of Rajasthan in 2022
• Felicitated by UNICEF and Panchayati Raj Department, Rajasthan at Women's Political Participation For Gender Equality Program in 2022
Neeru Yadav (right) awarded by UNICEF and Panchayati Raj Department, Rajasthan
• Grassroots Leadership Award by Women Mentors Forum at Women Mentoring Summit in 2023
Personal Life
Date of Birth7 May 1990 (Monday)
Age (as of 2023)33 Years
BirthplaceChhapra Salimpur, Narnaul, Mahendragarh, Haryana, India
Zodiac signTaurus
SignatureNeeru Yadav's signature
Nationality Indian
HometownNarnaul
College/University• S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. College, Jaipur
• C. L College of Education, Narnaul
Educational Qualification• Bachelor's degree in Science(B.Sc.) in Mathematics
• Master's degree in Science (M.Sc.) (Completed in 2013)
• Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed) (Started in 2014)
ReligionHinduism
CasteYadav
Hobbies• Travelling
Neeru Yadav during a trip
• Dancing
Neeru Yadav during a dance program
• Yoga
Neeru Yadav doing yoga
• Playing Harmonium
Neeru Yadav playing harmonium
Tattoo(s)Pattern tattoo with A and N words on her left wrist
Neeru Yadav's tattoo
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date15 November 2013
Annu Yadav with her husband, Ashok Yadav
Family
Husband/SpouseAshok Yadav
Neeru Yadav with her husband, Ashok Yadav
ChildrenSon- Divit
Daughter- Aditri
Neeru Yadav with her husband and children
ParentsFather- Name not known
Mother- Satya Prakash Devi
Neeru Yadav with her parents and husband
SiblingsBrother- Nitesh Yadav (CBI Officer)
Neeru Yadav with her brother, Nitesh Yadav
Sister- Annu Yadav
Neeru Yadav with her sister, Annu Yadav (left)
Money Factor
Income (approx.)Rs 10.50 Lakhs [1]State Election Commission - Rajasthan

Note: The net worth was for the financial year 2019-2020. It excludes the net worth of her husband and dependents (minors).
Assets/PropertiesMovable Assets

Cash: Rs. 25,000
Bank Deposits: Rs. 1,00,000
LIC, NSS, & Other Savings Schemes: Rs 12,50,000
Jewellery: Rs. 5,55,000

Immovable Assets

Residential Buildings: Rs. 30,00,000

Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2020. [2]State Election Commission - Rajasthan It excludes the assets owned by her husband and dependents (minor).
Net Worth (approx.)Rs 49.50 lakhs

Note: The net worth was for the financial year 2019-2020. It excludes the net worth of her husband and dependents (minors). [3]State Election Commission - Rajasthan

Neeru Yadav

Some Lesser Known Facts About Neeru Yadav

  • Neeru Yadav is an Indian social activist who made history by becoming the first female Sarpanch of Lambi Ahir village in Rajasthan in 2020. Her impactful work in the village as Sarpanch has earned her recognition and praise from various organizations.
  • Following her marriage, Neeru Yadav relocated to Lambi Ahir (also spelt as Lambi Aheer) village situated in the Buhanu tehsil of Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan.

    Neeru Yadav in traditional Rajasthani dress after moving to Jhunjhunu

    Neeru Yadav in traditional Rajasthani dress after moving to Jhunjhunu

  • Neeru Yadav became the Sarpanch of Lambi Ahir village following her victory in the panchayat elections held in October 2020. She was an independent candidate and got 1240 votes.

    Poster of Neeru Yadav during Panchayat election campaign

    Poster of Neeru Yadav during the Panchayat election campaign

  • She has been actively involved in numerous initiatives aimed at the village’s development. These efforts include organizing financial awareness programs, overseeing road construction projects, establishing a training centre for the girl’s hockey team, and founding a utensils bank that provides free steel utensils for various events.

    Neeru Yadav with girl's hockey team of Lambi Ahir

    Neeru Yadav with the girl’s hockey team of Lambi Ahir

  • Neeru Yadav played a pivotal role in launching the Sachhi Saheli Mahila Agro Producer Company Limited, a Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO), in partnership with NABARD and SIIRD (Society of Indian Institute of Rural Development) in January 2023.

    Neeru Yadav during a government program for farmers

    Neeru Yadav during a government program for farmers

  • Her leadership as chairperson of the FPO led to the generation of approximately Rs 50 lakhs in revenue within just a few months. [4]NCDEX She has been instrumental in skill training for young women in her village, helping them secure placements in leading multinational corporations.

    Neeru Yadav (left) during a program for FPO

    Neeru Yadav (left) during a program for FPO

  • She became famous for her contributions when she appeared as a guest contestant, with another prominent social activist from Rajasthan, Chhavi Rajawat, on the popular Indian television show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) in September 2023.

    Neeru Yadav with Amitabh Bachchan when she appeared on KBC

    Neeru Yadav with Amitabh Bachchan when she appeared on KBC

  • In an interview, Neeru Yadav revealed that she liked playing hockey during her teenage years. Although she did not pursue a professional sports career, she again took an interest in hockey when the young girls from her village expressed their interest in playing hockey. She used her salary to arrange a coach.

    Neeru Yadav with girl's hockey team of her village

    Neeru Yadav with girl’s hockey team of her village

  • She runs an NGO called Aaditri Foundation, which is dedicated to women’s empowerment.

    Neeru Yadav (in black) during a program of Aaditri Foundation

    Neeru Yadav (in black) during a program of the Aaditri Foundation

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