In Dhanuki Panchayat of Sarmera block in Bihar’s Nalanda district, Seema Kumari is popularly known as the ‘Nimki Mukhiya’.

Today, she is recognised as a responsible and active woman leader.

Whenever she visits different government offices for panchayat-related work, people recognise her and know her by name.

But reaching this position was not easy.

Seema Kumari spent a significant part of her life managing household responsibilities.