Shops are never locked and no fear of theft in this village of India; Click here to know about its

People here learn the lesson of mutual respect and trust from childhood.

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal
Updated : 3 September 2025, 1:10 PM IST
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New Delhi: Can you imagine a world where even in today's era, a wonderful sight of trust and mutual cooperation is seen? Yes, where people trust each other so much that even locking the shops is considered a sin?

This may seem like a story to you while reading, but such a place really exists in India. We are talking about the beautiful Khonoma Village of Nagaland, which is known not only for its beauty but also for its unmatched honesty. Let us know how this small village has been setting an example of honesty for years in today's fast-paced world.

Shops run on trust
While walking in the streets of Khonoma village, you will see small vegetable shops or book shops, but you will not see any shopkeeper there. In such a situation, the customer picks up the goods of his need himself and in return puts the fixed amount in a box kept nearby. Seeing this, it seems as if we have come to some other world. This system has been going on for years and is still being followed with complete honesty.

Locks are not even put on the houses
The people of Khonoma are so simple and trustworthy that they do not even lock their houses. They believe that their belongings are safe and no one will steal them. You will hardly find such an environment anywhere else.

Lessons from the 'Kenyo' tradition
This honesty and discipline comes from the tradition 'Kenyo' associated with the Angami tribe here. It includes 154 types of rules and taboos that teach people to love nature, respect others and stay away from wrong deeds. This is the reason why discipline and morality are deeply rooted in the village.

Asia's first green village
This honesty is not just a coincidence. Behind this is the deep culture and upbringing of the village. People here learn the lesson of mutual respect and trust from childhood. Here theft is considered a big sin, which brings shame to the entire village. Apart from this, this village has also been declared Asia's first green village, where hunting and deforestation are completely banned. The people here believe that the relationship between nature and humans is also based on trust, just like the relationship between humans.

Treasure of craftsmanship and craftsmanship
This village is also famous for its bamboo and cane craftsmanship. The artisans here use their expertise to make things that are not only beautiful but also durable. This skill is being passed on from generation to generation.

Khonoma village teaches us that a world full of trust and honesty is still possible. This village is not just a place, but a lesson, which reminds us that humanity and mutual trust are the biggest wealth even today.

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