Sarpanch Dule Singh Devda’s story reflects the power of community support, service and grassroots development. From improving education, healthcare, and water facilities to roads and greenery, he has worked towards the overall development of Varda.

Dule Singh Devda is the Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Varda, Rajasthan and, after his 5-year term ended, he currently serves as the Administrator of Varda due to the delay in panchayat elections.

He was elected to the post in the 2020 elections after receiving strong support from the villagers and encouragement from his friends. Coming from a non-political family, Dule Singh Devda entered public service believing he could contribute to his village's development. After being elected, he began working with his team on issues concerning the villagers, students and the youth, with a focus on education, social development and basic public facilities.

Beyond healthcare, Dule Singh Devda has also focused on improving the village environment. Around 1,000 plants were planted along the stretch from Badi Talab to the Gram Panchayat building. He shares that around 500 of these plants continue to thrive today, contributing to the area's greenery.

For Dule Singh Devda, Badi Talab is particularly important because it serves as an entry point to the village. He believes that when tourists enter the village, the first thing they notice is its greenery and beauty. Seeing the area remain green and well maintained gives him happiness and pride.

Water supply has also remained an important part of his work for the village. He helped arrange water tanks and worked towards ensuring that tap water reaches households. Alongside water facilities, he has also focused on roads and other basic amenities that directly affect the everyday lives of villagers.

Education and School Development have been other important areas of focus for Sarpanch Dule Singh Devda. The old school in the village holds a personal connection for him because he studied there himself. At that time, the school was small and had limited facilities, including no proper parking arrangement.

After becoming Sarpanch, he and his team gradually began working towards improving the school. He remembers that the Republic Day celebration on 26 January 2020 was held at the school, and since then, various activities and development work have continued there.

Adding to that, Devda says that earlier the school had only three rooms. With support from the government, agencies, companies and other people, he managed additional development, and got more rooms constructed. Today, he describes the school as a clean and beautiful institution with better facilities.

He expresses his gratitude to the government and companies that have contributed towards the school’s development and also acknowledges the support of the organisation Round Table India. He believes that continued collaboration between the community, organisations and companies can help create even better facilities for students.

Sarpanch Dule Singh Devda says that development work at the school has continued consistently since 2020. Electricity and water facilities have been improved, and greenery around the school has also been developed with the support of school staff, villagers and companies. At present, work is underway in two rooms, with further development planned for the future.

For Dule Singh Devda, the development of Varda is not limited to one particular area. Whether it is education, schools, water, roads, greenery, social development or the welfare of young people, he wants his work to benefit the wider community.

Devda says, one of the most challenging periods of his tenure came during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dule Singh, along with his team and the healthcare team, conducted surveys of households across the village and worked hard to ensure that people received medicines and essential rations. He recalls that the team's and villagers' collective efforts helped the community face the difficult period together, and no one in his village died from the disease.

Sharing about his early life, Sarpanch Dule Singh Devda says he was born into a small, economically modest family. His father was a farmer, and he grew up with three brothers. Currently, two of his brothers are involved in business, while two are employed. He credits his brothers and the entire family for playing an important role in his life and his success in the elections.

He adds that his education took place at the same school that he is now working to develop. He studied in the school located in the old village and completed his education up to Class 10. He could not continue his formal education after that, but he believes his achievements and the work he is doing today are strongly due to his family's support.

Varda Sarpanch & Administrator Dule Singh Devda remembers the encouragement he received from young companions and senior members of the community. Their support played an important role in helping him reach his present position, and he will always remain ready to support them in return.

A principle that has remained with Dule Singh Devda throughout his life came from his father. He says that his father always taught him to respect both elders and younger people and follow their guidance. This lesson continues to shape how he interacts with people and approaches his responsibilities.

For Dule Singh Devda, public service is ultimately about people. The support he received from villagers has strengthened his belief that development becomes meaningful when the community participates and benefits.

Moving forward, Sarpanch Devda shares a message with young people: keep moving forward, work hard, and continue doing good work. He encourages young people to work in a way that brings pride not only to themselves but also to their family, village, panchayat, school and Rajasthan.

He wants the youth to keep progressing rather than becoming discouraged by difficulties. According to him, consistent effort and positive work can help individuals grow while also contributing to community development.

Dule Singh Devda encourages the villagers of Varda to continue working for the welfare of society and to support one another. He believes development should benefit everyone and that people should think about their children's future while contributing to their village's progress.