Khonoma: India's 'Green Village' Where Shops Have No Owners, Only Trust
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News18•17-01-2026, 17:51
Khonoma: India's 'Green Village' Where Shops Have No Owners, Only Trust
- •Khonoma, a village in Nagaland, operates on a unique trust system where shops have goods but no shopkeepers; customers take items and leave money in a box.
- •The village, home to the Angami tribe, is known for its honesty, with residents not locking their homes and a community library where books are freely borrowed and returned.
- •Khonoma holds the distinction of being India's first 'Green Village', having banned hunting in 1998 and actively engaging in environmental protection.
- •The Angami tribals, traditionally hunters, transitioned to sustainable practices like agriculture, animal husbandry, waste-to-energy, and water recycling, earning praise from NASA scientists.
- •Khonoma offers a peaceful, ethical lifestyle amidst nature, contrasting with urban challenges, and boasts a history of fighting the British.
Why It Matters: Khonoma, Nagaland, exemplifies trust and environmental stewardship with ownerless shops and sustainable living.
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