Mana Village

April 26, 2023

Mana village is located near the famous pilgrimage site of Badrinath in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The village has gained prominence recently after it was renamed as part of the government’s ‘Vibrant Village’ scheme mentioned in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech in Parliament. The scheme aims to develop villages in 46 border blocks across 19 districts, four states, and one Union Territory.

Elevation and Inhabitants of Mana Village

Mana village is around 3,219 meters above sea level and rests on the banks of River Saraswati. The village is home to the Bhotias, a Mongol tribe, and is one of the oldest villages in the region. The locals are known for their hospitality and simple way of living. The Mana village attracts tourists only from May to early November, as the region remains inaccessible due to heavy snowfall till April.

Significance of Mana Village

Mana village holds a significant place in India’s history and culture. During a visit to the village in October last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that border villages of the country are its first villages and not the last as they are usually called. The central government recently put up a signboard at the entrance of the village along the Line of Actual Control or LAC, reading ‘India’s first village’, to denote the village’s importance.

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