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 === Interviews with residents in Delhi ===
-These notes form a part of [[sanjeev_shankar]]'s research, which is summarised in his [[research_report_sanjeev-shankar|research report]]
+These notes form a part of [[sanjeev_shankar]]'s research, and the following questions are part of the [[permaculture-research-methodology]]
 Some of the questions discussed with the inhabitants of Delhi and their initial responses are listed below:
 . 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.
+  * Need for money, 'growth', education, success, 'better' life, a good job and for the future of our kids. We want our kids to live a better life. Back home, it is a lot of struggle. The land we own is very small and there is acute shortage of water.
 . 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//.
+  * Tall buildings, permanent houses, cars, markets, electricity, cleanliness, education, health, different people, languages and the 'sense that we are popular because we stay in a big city'. We also feel more connected and feel included, part of the system.
 . 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//!
+  * 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'!
-. What is the importance of plants in your life?
+. What do you miss about your village/town?
-  * 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.
+  * 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.
-. Which are the plants that you grow?
+. What is the importance of plants in your life?
-  * Tulsi, mango, marigold, rose, money plant, chilis, guava, banana, tomatoes, chiku, grapes, neem, jamun, coriander, spinach, mushrooms, brinjal.
+  * 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'.
-. What do you miss about your village/town?
+. Which are the plants that you grow?
-  * 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.
+  * Tulsi, mango, marigold, rose, money plant, chilis, guava, banana, tomatoes, chiku, grapes, neem, jamun, coriander, spinach, mushrooms, brinjal.
 . 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.
+  * Reasons: greed, real estate developers and a continuous increase in population. Yes it can be avoided but it is very difficult to do so.
 . Can a city and a forest coexist?