We headed out of the city for an NGO (Non-government Organisation) visit. The NGO that we headed to was ARTI (Appropriate Research Technical Institute) which standardise and modifies rural technologies through field testing to suit local conditions.
It is a very interesting place, particularly the part where they harvest Methane from compost. I find it particularly useful especially for a rural place where it is difficult to find fuel, and at the same time, be eco-friendly. In the search for fuel, trees are chopped for firewood and as such, is not a sustainable means of obtaining fire.
But who cares about all these right? In this post, I'm gonna post pictures and describe the Indian countryside, more specifically the South of Pune in the state of Maharastra.
Kian Boon and Raj looking goooood.
Travelling on Indian roads is tough if you have frequent bowel movements. Public toilets are hard to come by, and thus, one relieves oneself by the side of the road, male or female. Hehe. The guys are more than happy, having been doing it frequently in the army. But the ladies haven't been acquainted to a roadside 'experience' as of yet.
Plantations abound, mountains in the distance.
The poor make up a huge proportion of Indians.
The Roads are dry, and dusty. But potholes are hard to come by.
Lots of animals live in the countryside and they thrive living side by side with humans.
Can you spot the pig?
Cows are sacred animals here in India. They are also valued for their milk.
A Fort/Castle sits atop a hill. We didn't get to visit it though.
Mountains in the distance.
At times, the green countryside gives way to desert-like conditions.
Its super bright out there.
We reached the NGO and were introduced to various technologies in use by the villagers such as pots that are highly efficient, efficient stoves, biofuel, using biofuel to power generators, etc etc. We were also introduced to various farming methods.
The modern Indians are generally proficient in the use of the English language and could communicate to us effectively without a translator.
It was a warm day. And warm days, aren't good days.
These bullock carts transport Sugar Cane. India is the largest exporter or Sugar Cane.
Some villagers still use wood to cook.
In the countryside, women generally put on the Saris, even while working in the fields.
The countryside is a huge contrast from life in the city. Like what my godmother says, India is a nuclear power, but at the same time, there are parts in India where electricity is not readily available, and fire is obtained from burning wood. Nevertheless, one can see that life for the farmers in the rural areas will inevitably be influenced by technology, and that there more can be grown and harvested from a smaller plot of land.
In the countryside, women work the fields occasionally and raise their children. They own business such as catering, providing tuition, and some sew clothes. In other words, women are independent and that it is nice to see that women are not as badly discriminated as I first thought.
There are so many things that I can talk about the Indian countryside but I have to go now. I dedicate these 3 photos to the "Girl who loves Red." Enjoy! And keep the comments coming people!
The Sun begins to set.
Beautiful Sunset.
Momma, I'm so far away from home...
It is a very interesting place, particularly the part where they harvest Methane from compost. I find it particularly useful especially for a rural place where it is difficult to find fuel, and at the same time, be eco-friendly. In the search for fuel, trees are chopped for firewood and as such, is not a sustainable means of obtaining fire.
But who cares about all these right? In this post, I'm gonna post pictures and describe the Indian countryside, more specifically the South of Pune in the state of Maharastra.
Kian Boon and Raj looking goooood.
Travelling on Indian roads is tough if you have frequent bowel movements. Public toilets are hard to come by, and thus, one relieves oneself by the side of the road, male or female. Hehe. The guys are more than happy, having been doing it frequently in the army. But the ladies haven't been acquainted to a roadside 'experience' as of yet.
Plantations abound, mountains in the distance.
The poor make up a huge proportion of Indians.
The Roads are dry, and dusty. But potholes are hard to come by.
Lots of animals live in the countryside and they thrive living side by side with humans.
Can you spot the pig?
Cows are sacred animals here in India. They are also valued for their milk.
A Fort/Castle sits atop a hill. We didn't get to visit it though.
Mountains in the distance.
At times, the green countryside gives way to desert-like conditions.
Its super bright out there.
We reached the NGO and were introduced to various technologies in use by the villagers such as pots that are highly efficient, efficient stoves, biofuel, using biofuel to power generators, etc etc. We were also introduced to various farming methods.
The modern Indians are generally proficient in the use of the English language and could communicate to us effectively without a translator.
It was a warm day. And warm days, aren't good days.
These bullock carts transport Sugar Cane. India is the largest exporter or Sugar Cane.
Some villagers still use wood to cook.
In the countryside, women generally put on the Saris, even while working in the fields.
The countryside is a huge contrast from life in the city. Like what my godmother says, India is a nuclear power, but at the same time, there are parts in India where electricity is not readily available, and fire is obtained from burning wood. Nevertheless, one can see that life for the farmers in the rural areas will inevitably be influenced by technology, and that there more can be grown and harvested from a smaller plot of land.
In the countryside, women work the fields occasionally and raise their children. They own business such as catering, providing tuition, and some sew clothes. In other words, women are independent and that it is nice to see that women are not as badly discriminated as I first thought.
There are so many things that I can talk about the Indian countryside but I have to go now. I dedicate these 3 photos to the "Girl who loves Red." Enjoy! And keep the comments coming people!
The Sun begins to set.
Beautiful Sunset.
Momma, I'm so far away from home...
7 comments:
The sunset is awesome!
I never know India is largest exporter of sugar cane! And I studied georaphy in school..hmm :(
Thanks for the info, Yat. Travelling is great isn't it? Not only will you gain experience but knowledge too.
Envy you, my dear boy.. :D
heys,
its me, Nurus again..
firstly, it was nice to talk to u and ahmad on msn yesterday..
seems like u learnt quite alot from the NGO visit.. nice pictures too and it does show the contrast btwn living in the city and rural area.. makes us all appreciate more what we have.. hehe..
take care! and keep on posting=)
p/s: tell my bro i said hello and i miss him! thanks..
E1,
Yeap! Its pretty and nice!
Wak Yana,
Yeap it is! Interesting rite... And sugar canes are everywhere la~
Nurus,
I'll tell him that you miss him kies! Oh and he says he misses you too and OTM!
I thought Philippines is the largest sugar cane exporter, well who cares whose the largest as long as we have enough supply of sugar unlike other country...:)
To wear saree on a hot day is a torture(my opinion) let alone to wear and work in a plantation or open field under hot weather, meters of cloth will be wrap around the waist...ding ding ding
Sugar cane juice everyday to quench my thirst is heaven la dei~
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