MP's Shivpuri Villagers Build Ingenious Straw Huts for Winter Warmth

• Villagers in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, use traditional methods to combat cold.
• They construct warm huts from paddy straw (parali) which naturally insulates against cold.
• Cotton sacks are added inside and around the huts to enhance warmth and block cold air.
• These easily built huts provide sufficient warmth, often eliminating the need for quilts.
• The method is cost-effective, quick to implement, and highly effective for farmers guarding crops.

Why It Matters: This shows how traditional methods provide effective, sustainable warmth.