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Resurrecting the dying 'gharats' of Uttarkashi

Once thought to be common property of the village, these traditional water-powered grinding mills are disappearing. Can reviving them restore a sense of community as well?

Vinod Kothari

Posted on 14 Sep, 2013 05:30 PM

Gharats are water-powered grinding mills found in Himalayan villages. Though these are owned and managed by individuals, they are considered to be the common property of the entire village.

The improved gharat (watermill) at Ganeshpur

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