These notes form a part of sanjeev_shankar's research, which is summarised in his research report

Some of the questions discussed with the inhabitants of Delhi and their initial responses are listed below:

1. Why are you staying in New Delhi?

• Need for money, 'growth', education, success, 'better' life, a good job and for the future of our kids.

2. What do you like most about the city?

• Tall buildings, cars, super markets, electricity, cleanliness, education, health, different people, languages and the sense that we are popular because we stay in a big city.

3. What do you dislike about the city and why?

• We miss home and there is too much noise, pollution, dirt and congestion. Sometimes there are too many people and the queues are very long!

4. What is the importance of plants in your life?

• We worship 'tulsi' and the 'banyan'. They are connected with our Gods. They are good for our health. They give shade, life and spirituality. They are like our kids.

5. Which are the plants that you grow?

• Tulsi, mango, marigold, rose, money plant, chilis, guava, banana, tomatoes, chiku, grapes, neem, jamun, coriander, spinach, mushrooms, brinjal.

6. What do you miss about your village/town?

• Our family is there, it is more peaceful, our roots are there, we go every six months. But now even our villages are becoming very dirty and noisy.

7. In the last few months, Delhi has lost 30,000 trees. What are the reasons for this and could this be avoided?

• Reasons: greed, real estate developers and increase in population. Yes it can be avoided but it is very difficult to do so.

8. Can a city and a forest coexist?

• No. ( This was the answer from the majority )
• Isn't a city yet another forest !! (answered by an 8th grade student at the Indian High School, Dubai)