While conducting research in the remote hills of Uttarakhand, exploring community-driven sustainability efforts for my study, I came across Bajinga a tiny village nestled among the pine-covered slopes and terraced fields of Tehri district. This place wasn’t featured on tourist maps or known for luxury resorts. Yet, it held something far more compelling: the inspiring story of a group of determined children who had taken on the role of stewards of their land.
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