The second wave of corona has increased the transition to the villages. However there are villages which are maintaining strict vigilance to stop the spread of the virus. One such place is in Padra Taluka where the Sarpanch and his team are taking strict measures to prevent the transmission of the virus. Dudhwada village of Padra taluka has a population of about 2,200 and does not have a single Covid case and that is all because of the untiring efforts and awareness by the Sarpanch Uttam Prakash Patel and his team. With the hard work of the Gram Panchayat members including the Sarpanch and the Corona Warrior Team of the youths, the village has truly inspired other villages. Sarpanch Uttam Patel said that the Gram Panchayat team started their fight with firm determination and with full cooperation of the villagers. Corona vaccine has been given to 85% of the people in the village above the age of 45 years. Preparations have also been made in advance for vaccination of youth above 18 y

Author-Shlok Talati