The Himalayas are the pinnacle of beauty as well as susceptible to various natural disasters. The people living have mostly been self-sufficient by relying on the fulfilment of their basic necessities by the Himalayas. Their lives are challenging due to the treacherous terrain, poor connectivity, frequent landslides, cloud bursts in monsoons, and wildlife impacting agriculture and livestock.
In these two years of engagement, Harshit had developed a bond with the community and had the wish to work with them somehow. It was only in 2018 that Cloe, a French national contacted Harshit after being intrigued by Harshit’s story. Harshit shared his wish to engage with the Himalayas and while discussing with Cloe, they stumbled across the idea of selling ‘Pahaadi Namak’, which is a staple in every person’s household in the mountains. It seemed like a good opportunity to develop an additional source of income for the community by establishing connections with the markets.
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The Himalayas are the pinnacle of beauty as well as susceptible to various natural disasters. The people living have mostly been self-sufficient by relying on the fulfilment of their basic necessities by the Himalayas. Their lives are challenging due to the treacherous terrain, poor connectivity, frequent landslides, cloud bursts in monsoons, and wildlife impacting agriculture and livestock.
In these two years of engagement, Harshit had developed a bond with the community and had the wish to work with them somehow. It was only in 2018 that Cloe, a French national contacted Harshit after being intrigued by Harshit’s story. Harshit shared his wish to engage with the Himalayas and while discussing with Cloe, they stumbled across the idea of selling ‘Pahaadi Namak’, which is a staple in every person’s household in the mountains. It seemed like a good opportunity to develop an additional source of income for the community by establishing connections with the markets.