The year is 2015 and I find myself in the district of Chakrata in Uttarakhand. I have been hired as an on-set photographer for a feature film called 'Pinti Ka Sabun', commissioned by The Children's Film Society of India.
The film crew members find themselves ill-prepared for the weather, and in the evening, we all head to the local market. While we weren't expecting Louis Vitton, what takes us by surprise is the number of shops that sell Military wear - caps, boots, bags, jackets - everything is Military.
We are informed that Chakrata, being a military cantonment area, the locals are influenced by and also have easier access to this option. These products are cheap, durable and reflect the 'harsh' lives the residents of this district have.
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| A sheep herder in Mungaad Village. |
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| Lady working in the jungle in Koruwa. |
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| Peanut Seller in Naagh Thaat. |
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| The elders of Mungaad Village, bask in the sun. |
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| One of the more decorative Military Gear Store I found in Chakrata Market. |
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| My Commando Cap! |
