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Patwari Sandhya Sharma Carries Toddler to Villages for Ownership Scheme, Collector Applauds
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 05:16 PM
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Patwari Sandhya Sharma of Shivpuri district has been taking her two‑year‑old son along while overseeing the land‑ownership scheme in villages, earning praise from Collector Arpit Verma.
Shivpuri district patwari Sandhya Sharma has been performing her duties for the state’s land‑ownership (Swamitva) scheme while accompanied by her two‑year‑old son. The official travels to multiple villages, meeting residents and supervising the registration of property rights, a core component of the scheme aimed at reducing land disputes.
Her approach has drawn attention from senior officials, with District Collector Arpit Verma publicly commending her dedication. Verma highlighted that Sharma’s ability to balance field work with motherhood sets a positive example for other government employees.
The patwari’s routine underscores the challenges faced by women in public service, especially in rural postings. By bringing her child along, Sharma demonstrates that professional responsibilities and parental duties can coexist, reinforcing the government’s broader push for gender‑inclusive workplaces.
Local authorities say the practice has not disrupted the scheme’s timelines, and villagers have responded positively to the visible commitment of their patwari. The district administration plans to document such initiatives as part of its effort to promote work‑life balance policies for staff.
Sharma’s story adds to a growing narrative of women officials navigating demanding roles while caring for young children, reflecting evolving societal expectations in India’s administrative landscape.
Her approach has drawn attention from senior officials, with District Collector Arpit Verma publicly commending her dedication. Verma highlighted that Sharma’s ability to balance field work with motherhood sets a positive example for other government employees.
The patwari’s routine underscores the challenges faced by women in public service, especially in rural postings. By bringing her child along, Sharma demonstrates that professional responsibilities and parental duties can coexist, reinforcing the government’s broader push for gender‑inclusive workplaces.
Local authorities say the practice has not disrupted the scheme’s timelines, and villagers have responded positively to the visible commitment of their patwari. The district administration plans to document such initiatives as part of its effort to promote work‑life balance policies for staff.
Sharma’s story adds to a growing narrative of women officials navigating demanding roles while caring for young children, reflecting evolving societal expectations in India’s administrative landscape.