Evening markets (Bazar) are the mirrors of Manas village life. These are the most charming and lively places of Manas. This is also a place of day to day social gathering and contributed a lot to the uplift of the local economy.
I wanted to give money to people like small village businesswomen so that they would be free from the moneylenders to sell their products at the price which the markets gave them-which was much higher than that what the trader was giving them (Muhammad Yunus). There is a common thought in the rural poor of Assam and Bodoland or maybe it is the same to all over the Indian Subcontinent that money going to hands of women get much more benefit to family than money to the man.
The participation of women businesswomen is the real beauty of all the rural markets in the Bodoland. The buyer can able to buy lots of seasonal agricultural products even unknown herbs twigs from such women. They are the real beauty and spirit of the market. Another beauty is that small tea stall with traditional rice cack. It is a really marvelous and mouth-watering experience whoever tasted.
These markets usually open early in the morning and remain open until late afternoon. After 5:00 pm, all markets become lively till late evening. Here permanent shops are operated by male owners and temporary shops belong to village women. Some markets are 90% of women dominated. They are very pretty and offers their item like your friend.
The women commonly sale vegetables, different types of medicinal herbs, banana, chilly powder, and local spices. They also sell dry fishes, snails, crabs, and some edible insects or whichever available and eatable in their locality. The price of each item is very less. For 250 gm of vegetables, they charge you just Rs. 5 (Five Rupees Only). Five rupees vegetable item is common in all evening markets. Every evening, they earn Rs 200-300/- and which is enough to buy their daily household need. But permanent shops earn more than that. They are more organized in their business.
Around the world, lots of things have happened to the economy. Sometimes it rises and someday crashes but here buyer can able to find the same price the same items for several years or maybe forever. Some such markets situated on the Indian and Bhutan international borders and both countries people visit these places.
During summer, villagers are customarily busy in their paddy fields and so most of the villagers are unable to visit the evening markets. They visit weekly markets to buy their household needs. These markets are more lively in autumn, and dry season ( December, January, and February). During the dry period, some tourists also visit to buy local produce.
These markets are managed by respective managing committees. This is an elected body and every 2-3 years, these committees are renewed by a proper electoral process. The market managing committee is responsible for managing the entire market process on a daily basis. They collect the minimum toll from each businessman and that amount is used for market development and other welfare activities. They also provide a low-interest financial loan to needy businessmen.
Around the world, lots of things have happened to the economy. Sometimes it rises and someday crashes but here buyer can able to find the same price the same items for several years or maybe forever. Some such markets situated on the Indian and Bhutan international borders and both countries people visit these places.
During summer, villagers are customarily busy in their paddy fields and so most of the villagers are unable to visit the evening markets. They visit weekly markets to buy their household needs. These markets are more lively in autumn, and dry season ( December, January, and February). During the dry period, some tourists also visit to buy local produce.
These markets are managed by respective managing committees. This is an elected body and every 2-3 years, these committees are renewed by a proper electoral process. The market managing committee is responsible for managing the entire market process on a daily basis. They collect the minimum toll from each businessman and that amount is used for market development and other welfare activities. They also provide a low-interest financial loan to needy businessmen.
There is no fancy restaurant with furnished rooms and lighting. But you can find good Samosa, Malpowa ( items made from atta) and milk tea as well as local sweets. You can also find seasonal fruits, roasted potato, and tapioca if you know where to look.
These markets contributed a lot to the conservation activity of Manas. They periodically arrange audio-visual wildlife film shows and talk shows for common customers. Committees prohibit the sale of any wildlife produce or wildlife meat etc in markets premises. These contributions help a lot in the conservation activity of Manas.
These markets contributed a lot to the conservation activity of Manas. They periodically arrange audio-visual wildlife film shows and talk shows for common customers. Committees prohibit the sale of any wildlife produce or wildlife meat etc in markets premises. These contributions help a lot in the conservation activity of Manas.
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