PAHAL was more than a marketplace—it was a space to connect, learn and grow. At Thaur Doon Haat, Dehradun, our Swarozgar Fellows showcased their enterprises, connected with customers and shared the stories behind their locally made products. Thank you to everyone who made it possible! Learn more: www.margshala.com

Beyond the story of reverse migration, a generation is renegotiating what it means to leave, return and build a livelihood in the hills. In the Indian context, our own version of the American Dream has often been associated with moving away from where one belongs to bigger cities. In Uttarakhand, difficult terrain, climate-related hardships, natural disasters and limited access to quality education, healthcare and employment have pushed generations to larger cities in search