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Kids, young moms leave men behind in Uttarakhand border villages for better education

Women from high-altitude villages near the India-China border in Uttarakhand are relocating to towns due to inadequate local education facilities, leaving men to manage orchards and tourism. Despite economic security, families face emotional and logistical challenges due to separation during emergencies and festivities.

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