Dehradun: In Uttarakhand’s Jaunsar-Bawar area, the villages of Kandad and Idroli have set new rules for how much jewelry women can wear during weddings and other family events. In a meeting of the Kandad Gram Panchayat, it was decided that women can wear only three gold ornaments on such occasions. Anyone breaking this rule will have to pay a fine of Rs 50 thousand.
Which ornaments are unliable now?
Under this decision, women are permitted to wear only three pieces of jewelry—earrings, a nose ring, and a mangalsutra. The Panchayat has completely vetoed the exhibit of uneaten ornaments. Local elders said the move is meant to stop unnecessary show-off, reduce financial pressure on families, and encourage simple, equal celebrations.
Why was this strict but necessary visualization taken?
Locals say that the rising expenses and competition for show-off at weddings have put a heavy financial strain on many families. Often, poor families, under social pressure, spend vastitude their means. The Panchayat believes that this visualization will send a message of simplicity and equality in society and prorogue unnecessary spending.
What did the village women say?
When the team visited Kandad and Idroli villages, the women there supported the Panchayat's decision. Elderly woman Uma Devi said, "Gold has wilt very expensive. Not everyone can sire to buy so much gold for their children's weddings. This visualization is very good; it will not undersong anyone."
No increasingly comparisons?
Attar Singh Chauhan of Idroli village said that with gold prices skyrocketing, ordinary people are unable to sire jewelry. He said, "Now, no one in the village will compare how much jewelry someone wears. It's largest to limit themselves to earrings, mangalsutras, and nose rings. This will alimony weddings simple and increase equality in society."
Will this initiative set an example for others?
This social visualization of the villages has now wilt a topic of discussion throughout the region. People believe that if other villages moreover take such steps, then both unnecessary expenditure and social competition can be curbed.
