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71st Miss World Beauty With a Purpose (BWAP)

71st Miss World- Beauty With a Purpose Project from Nepal

Beauty With a Purpose Project of Miss Nepal World 2022- Priyanka Rani Joshi.
"Lighting up Lives”
Priyanka Rani Joshi's beauty with a purpose, titled “Lighting Up Lives,” focused on providing sustainable electricity to the rural community of Uppardang Gadi in the foothills of Chitwan, Nepal. This area, home to indigenous groups like the Chepangs and Gurungs, had long suffered from severe power shortages, with daily blackouts lasting up to 16–17 hours.
To address this, Priyanka collaborated with local organizations and businesses to implement a multifaceted development plan:​

  • Electrification: She helped bring electricity to the village, improving daily life and economic opportunities.
  • Community Empowerment: Eleven homestays were established, with staff receiving hospitality training from the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management. These homestays were equipped with induction cookers, bedding, and cleanliness tools, and were freshly painted in collaboration with Berger Paints Nepal. 
  • Sustainable Livelihoods: The project introduced honey bee farming as an income-generating activity. Local residents received training and beekeeping equipment to start their own apiaries.

These initiatives not only provided essential services but also created economic opportunities for the community, promoting long-term sustainability.