“In a world increasingly defined by convenience and connectivity, isn’t it a little perplexing to imagine living in a place where, even to call your love interest, you might have to travel 20 kms first?”
How many days in advance would you plan such a journey? We live in times where our grocery (Blinkit, Zepto) often arrives faster than ambulances, and binge-watching your favourite show is a right, not a luxury. Yet, these remote villages often stand as paradoxes, where even after lack of access to basic amenities like water, transportation, shops, even mobile networks—yet people stay. Why?
What anchors them to these places despite the hardships, especially as the impacts of climate change add to their struggles?
This question has always baffled me whenever I visit such places. I finally mustered the courage to capture their answers, and this video is one of those attempts. As part of our work with Acres of Ice, building automated ice reservoirs to combat water scarcity, we sought answers directly from those who have lived in these villages for generations. In this video snippet, Tundup Spalbar, a generational farmer from Ursi shared heartfelt perspectives on what keeps them rooted—offering a glimpse into their resilience, cultural identity, and evolving relationship with their changing environment.
Watch the video to uncover the spirit of these communities and reflect on what “home” truly means to them.
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