Natadol is a …
Well, by habit I was going to
write it is a small village.
But in the hilly area of Almora
district in Uttarakhand, a village with 239 households is certainly not a small
village.
The road from Almora had many
turns and enchanting view. The road seemed good until we approached
Natadol, then it changed dramatically.
It is easily about five to six
kilometers. The dust makes walking difficult when it rains. On the way, I saw
many Apple orchards – so , transport is absolute necessity of this village.
But nothing seems to have been
done.
The National Rural Employment
Guarantee Act (NREGA) – a prestigious scheme of Government of India – website mentions
Natadol as a ‘Location with no approved Work’ – with many more villages. (Go to http://nrega.nic.in/netnrega/home.aspx, select Uttaranchal (is it the right name of the state?), select Almora district, select Lamgara block, in Alerts, click Locations with no approved work.)
I see a man with a Mule. Mule is
the common means of transport.
Interestingly, the man has given
a name to this Mule. It is Hira – beautiful, isn’t it? I mean the human touch
to the relationship was a good aspect to know.
How much a good Mule costs? As
much as Rs. 40000/-
No exaggeration.
In remote areas like Almora; Nano
is not required, Mule is; Nano is not useful, Mule is!
The government subsidizes Tata Nano – would it not be a good
idea to subsidize cows, bullocks, horses, mules, donkeys too?
Why not?
Why not?
Very very true, that's a reality , gov in India has never acted sensible and practical in past 60 yrs. Our so called leaders don't even know the real needs , forget it many of them don't even know Indian geography.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deepakbhai.
ReplyDeleteBhupendrajee, yes, the leaders clearly show lack of knowledge about the people and the conditions people live in. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteHeera is Heera in such terrains. Alas! I wish to be in the Kumaon region some day. Thanks for sharing. Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteHeera is Heera - very true. I am sure you will get opportunity to visit Kumaon region.
ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures,,so alluring,natural and mystical.You seem an avid traveler.So much to explore!
ReplyDeleteRohit, yes, there is so much to explore around!
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