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Neeru Yadav (Hockey Wali Sarpanch) Biography: Age, Career, Family and

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 12, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth7 May 1990

Age33 Years

BirthplaceChhapra Salimpur, Narnaul, Mahendragarh, Haryana, India

ProfessionSocial Activist

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAshok Yadav

FamilySon - Divit; Daughter - Aditri; Mother - Satya Prakash Devi; Brother - Nitesh Yadav; Sister - Annu Yadav

Net worthRs 49.50 lakhs

Neeru Yadav (Hockey Wali Sarpanch) Biography

Neeru Yadav is a social activist and the first female sarpanch of Lambi Ahir village in Rajasthan. Known locally as "Hockey Wali Sarpanch," she has focused

Early life and background

Neeru Yadav was born on 7 May 1990 in Chhapra Salimpur, Narnaul, in the Mahendragarh district of Haryana. Raised in a family that later became rooted in Rajasthan, she pursued higher education in science, completing a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Science by 2013. She also enrolled in a Bachelor of Education program in 2014. Neeru’s formal studies took her to institutions including S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. College in Jaipur and C. L. College of Education in Narnaul.

Career

After marriage she relocated to Lambi Ahir village in the Buhanu tehsil of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan. In October 2020 she stood as an independent candidate in the panchayat elections and won the position of sarpanch for Lambi Ahir, becoming the village’s first woman to hold that office.

As sarpanch, Neeru has emphasized grassroots development across several fronts. Her initiatives include organizing financial-awareness programs, supervising local road construction, creating a training center for the village girls’ hockey team, and establishing a utensils bank to provide steel utensils free of charge for community events. She used part of her sarpanch salary to hire a hockey coach when young villagers expressed interest in the sport, a step that contributed to her popular nickname.

In January 2023 she helped launch the Sachhi Saheli Mahila Agro Producer Company Limited, a farmer-producer organisation formed in partnership with NABARD and SIIRD. Serving as chairperson of the FPO, Neeru guided activities that generated approximately Rs 50 lakhs in revenue within a few months. She has also led skill-training efforts for young women that resulted in placements with national and multinational companies.

Public profile

Neeru’s local leadership and advocacy have been recognised through several awards. In 2022 she received the Shiksha Shree Award from the Government of Rajasthan and was felicitated by UNICEF and the Panchayati Raj Department of Rajasthan for a women’s political-participation program. In 2023 she was honoured with the Grassroots Leadership Award by the Women Mentors Forum at the Women Mentoring Summit.

Beyond official duties, Neeru runs an NGO called Aaditri Foundation focused on women’s empowerment. Her public visibility increased when she appeared as a guest contestant on the television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati alongside fellow activist Chhavi Rajawat in September 2023.

Personal life

Neeru is married to Ashok Yadav; the couple married on 15 November 2013. They have two children: a son named Divit and a daughter named Aditri. Her mother is Satya Prakash Devi. A brother, Nitesh Yadav, is noted as a CBI officer, and she has a sister named Annu Yadav. Neeru’s household religion is listed as Hinduism and her caste as Yadav. She is known to enjoy travelling, dancing, yoga, and playing the harmonium. Physically, her height is given as approximately 173 cm (5'8"), weight about 60 kg, with black hair and black eyes.

Influences and approach

Neeru has cited a number of public figures as inspirations in her work, including the prime minister, the late foreign minister Sushma Swaraj, cricketer Mithali Raj, and speaker Jaya Kishori. Her approach to leadership emphasizes practical interventions—training, infrastructure, small-scale economic organisation—and empowering young women through sport and vocational opportunities.

Latest updates

In 2023 Neeru’s role with the Sachhi Saheli Mahila Agro Producer Company Limited and the rapid revenue the organisation achieved were highlighted as a significant achievement. Her appearance on national television in September 2023 further raised awareness of her village-level initiatives and drew wider attention to the hockey program and other development work she has promoted.
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Recent Work

Sachhi Saheli Mahila Agro Producer Company Limited (Chairperson)

Launched in January 2023 in partnership with NABARD and SIIRD; generated about Rs 50 lakhs in revenue within months.

2023
Guest contestant on Kaun Banega Crorepati

Appeared on the quiz show in September 2023 alongside fellow activist Chhavi Rajawat.

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Elected first female sarpanch of Lambi Ahir village (October 2020)
  2. Founded and supported a girls’ hockey training centre and utensils bank
  3. Chairperson of Sachhi Saheli Mahila Agro Producer Company Limited, revenue generation ~Rs 50 lakhs
  4. Shiksha Shree Award by the Government of Rajasthan (2022)
  5. Felicitated by UNICEF and Panchayati Raj Department, Rajasthan (2022)
  6. Grassroots Leadership Award by Women Mentors Forum (2023)
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Net Worth

Rs 49.50 lakhs

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Neeru Yadav (Hockey Wali Sarpanch) born?

7 May 1990

What is Neeru Yadav (Hockey Wali Sarpanch) known for?

Social Activist

What is Neeru Yadav (Hockey Wali Sarpanch)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Neeru Yadav (Hockey Wali Sarpanch) married to?

Ashok Yadav

What is Neeru Yadav (Hockey Wali Sarpanch)’s net worth?

Rs 49.50 lakhs