Claim: Shyam Sundar Paliwal, the former sarpanch started this initiative, which began in 2006 and turned Piplantri village into an oasis, in the memory of his daughter Kiran.
Evidence: Shyam Sundar Paliwal, the former sarpanch (elected village head) started this initiative in the memory of his daughter Kiran, who died a few years ago. The initiative that began in 2006 has turned Piplantri village into an oasis.