They breathe fresh air which promotes their health. They also get pure ghee and milk. There is no hustle and bustle and no worry as in the modern life. The villagers, therefore, are happy and healthy. They lead a simple life and their desires are few. They are satisfied with what they have and never dream of those luxuries and comforts that modern science has provided us with in such ample measure.
The villagers are socially knit together. Their life is co-operate and interdependent. They depend on each other for the supply of their daily wants. They share in the joys and sorrow of each other. They help each other in time of need. Their social sense is so strong that the guest of one is considered as the guest of all. In a town or city, one does not care to know even one's neighbour. But each villages is familiar with the family history of other villagers. In the evening they assemble in the village "Chopal" with there 'hukkas' and chatting and talking goes on till late the night.This is their simple recreation.
On the contrary....
In Shahabad and Kishanganj panchayat samitis of Baran district, declared as sahariya region by the State Government. Sahariya's live in infrastructurally weak and remote areas not connected through road/bridge network. Other local communities like Maali, Kirads and mostly Bhil tribals. The communities love to stay in mud house and they have lack of exposure to modern life. Their primitive habits have lead to historic exploitation by local landlords. Superficial support extended through govt subsidyto them has, in most cases been wasted in booze rather than strengthening their agricultural resources or productivity
Tradition, caste rigidities and religion are usually cited as obstacles to development. It's quite clear that the villagers are extremely conservative; but it's less clear that these are direct obstacles. The villagers seem aware that caste rigidities do more harm than good and that these must be set aside if they are to improve their lives.
Education and literacy are often assumed to be answers to rural under-development. Certainly, the young seem ready to accept the implications of education and seek work outside the village.
