Khonoma village

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Home to a 700-year-old settlement and perfectly terraced fields, Khonoma is a unique, self-sustaining village in Nagaland.

Here is how people of Khonoma village in Nagaland came together to make sure that their fields always remain green. Watch the beautiful video that explains the process.