Khandwa's 'Jhansi ki Rani': Homemaker Anita Dhotre Fights for Clean Water in High Court

• Anita Dhotre, a homemaker from Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, single-handedly filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the High Court against the Municipal Corporation for dirty and irregular water supply.
• Despite lacking political office or organizational support, Anita pursued the legal battle after repeated complaints about foul-smelling, dirty water and weeks-long supply cuts went unaddressed.
• Her struggle began in 2019, culminating in a PIL filed in May 2025, which led to a High Court order within 19 days instructing the Municipal Corporation to ensure clean and timely water.
• When the court order was not followed, Anita filed a contempt of court petition, causing significant stir and forcing accountability from officials.
• She resisted personal offers of water connections, political pressure, temptations, and threats, asserting her fight was for all of Khandwa, earning her the title 'Jhansi ki Rani'.

Why It Matters: An ordinary homemaker, Anita Dhotre, successfully fought the system in High Court for clean water in Khandwa.