VOICED: Indian middle class tries out 'sustainable' village life

The video explores the impact of sustainable tourism in remote Indian villages, focusing on the Mehedi Acholi tribe. It highlights the efforts of the Mumbai-based NGO Grassroots in connecting urban and rural communities through tourism. The initiative provides economic benefits to locals and offers tourists a chance to experience rural life. The project aims to preserve cultural traditions while bridging the gap between urban and rural India.

What is the primary goal of the NGO Grassroots in the remote areas?

• To relocate the Mehedi Acholi tribe

• To develop community-managed rural tourism

• To provide electricity and water

• To build modern infrastructure

What do urban professionals from Mumbai experience during their visit to Parrish Wadi village?

• A sense of isolation

• A fast-paced lifestyle

• A lack of cultural activities

• A return to basic living and community interaction

How much do tourists pay for a weekend in the village?

• $20.00

• $10.00

• $30.00

• $40.00

What change has occurred for many women in the village due to tourism?

• They can stay at home and earn by cooking for tourists

• They have to work longer hours in the fields

• They have moved to the city for better jobs

• They have stopped working altogether

What is one of the broader goals of projects like the one in Parrish Wadi village?

• To modernize rural areas

• To increase urban migration

• To bridge the gap between urban and rural India

• To eliminate traditional practices