47 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“No doctor is available for treating animals; if cows and buffaloes fall sick, half the village gets worried.”
“पशुओं के इलाज के लिए डॉक्टर नहीं मिलता, गाय-भैंस बीमार पड़ जाए तो आधा गाँव परेशान हो जाता है”
translated from Hindi
Nearby, the main topics are centered on significant deficiencies across various sectors. Citizens are struggling with inadequate rural infrastructure, including poor roads, broken streetlights, and a severe lack of essential services like local banks and accessible government offices. Healthcare, both human and animal, is a major concern due to a shortage of doctors and rising costs. Agricultural communities face numerous challenges from expensive inputs and lack of irrigation to crop damage from pests and climate change, alongside a shortage of labor and expert guidance. Public safety is compromised by crime, illegal liquor sales, and widespread drug addiction, particularly among youth. Furthermore, there are persistent issues with the efficiency and transparency of government services, including ration distribution, scheme information, waste management, and local governance. 💡 However, despite these challenges, there are clear opportunities for positive intervention; citizens express a desire for entrepreneurship, better access to capital for small businesses, and greater transparency in local administration. Addressing these needs can foster community well-being and economic growth. 🛣️
“Feed, treatment... nothing is properly available for animals. If they fall sick, there is a big loss. Village Riding”
“Illegal sale of liquor, liquor is sold secretly in the village, this is spoiling the atmosphere.”
“In cities, crimes like chain snatching, theft, and robbery are common; safety is felt less at night.”
“In the village, if you want to start a small shop or any work, capital is not even available.”
“The problem of guarding fields: wild animals and stray cattle eat the crops throughout the night, so guarding the fields is necessary.”
“Lack of industries in the village. There isn't even a small factory in our village. Everyone has to go outside for employment.”
“Street lights on the roadside remain broken, leading to an increase in accidents and incidents like theft in the dark.”
“There are no special arrangements for the elderly and disabled people. Whether it's hospitals or offices, there are problems everywhere.”
“Government rations are not received on time. Ration shopkeepers sometimes give less rice, and sometimes they open late. It is only us, the poor, who face these problems.”
“Healthcare services are becoming expensive, one visit to the hospital means an empty pocket.”
“Sand and materials for building a house are expensive; construction materials have become so expensive that a poor person cannot even think of building a house.”
“There is no expert in the village to provide guidance for farmers, laborers, or livestock owners.”
“Getting the necessary documents and permissions to start a business is very difficult, small traders get tired right at the beginning.”
“If one has to go to withdraw money, they have to travel 10-15 kilometers, and sometimes a whole day is spent waiting in line.”
“There is no arrangement for garbage collection in the village... Not every house has a toilet either. This spreads filth. - Gram Rading”
“Fertilizer and seeds are not available at the right time... and even if they are, they are expensive.”
“There is a hospital nearby in the village, but doctors are not available. If someone falls ill, it is mandatory to take them to the city.”
“The digital world is growing, but there is a lack of digital knowledge; many people don't understand online forms, banking.”
“Unemployment and competition, low number of jobs, it's difficult to get a job even though candidates are highly qualified.”
“The disappearance of medicinal plants and herbs; earlier, medicinal herbs could be found in forests, but now everything is disappearing.”
“Many families do not have a permanent house, the roof leaks in the rain, and walls break.”
“Increasing pest infestation in farming, new types of pests are emerging, pesticides are expensive, and crop damage is high.”
“Lack of transparency in the Panchayat. We do not get information on how much money was spent on which work, or which work happened when.”
“Village Reading Tola Kundia Sai: "There isn't even a proper road to our village... during the rainy season, we get stuck in the mud. If we have to go to the city, it takes half a day."”
“Children are becoming increasingly addicted to mobile phones and games, which is affecting both their studies and behavior.”
“Lack of coordination in society, disputes increase over small matters, and discussions about development together are rare.”
“It's difficult to find laborers in the fields; there's a shortage of laborers during harvest time as everyone moves towards the city.”
“Due to negligence in environmental protection, trees are being cut, ponds are drying up, but no one is thinking about saving them.”
“Loss due to changing weather conditions - sometimes too much rain, sometimes too little, sometimes hailstorms. Farmers only face losses.”
