50 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“Yes madam, there are many village children in Pandavapura. Every time they need a bus to Mysore. So if possible, if there is education there, it will be beneficial for the village children and poor children. We would like to ask for that.”
“ಅದೇ ಮೇಡಂ, ಅಲ್ಲಿ ತುಂಬಾ ಮತ್ತೆ ಪಾಂಡವಪುರದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಳ್ಳಿ ಹಳ್ಳಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳೇ ಇದ್ದಾರೆ. ಪ್ರತಿ ಸಲನೂ ಅವರು ಬಸ್ಸಿಗೆ ಕೂಡಾ ಮೈಸೂರಿಗೆ ಬೇಕು. ಸೊ ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾದಷ್ಟು ಎಜುಕೇಶನ್ ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಇಲ್ಲೇ ಇದ್ದರೆ, ಆ ಹಳ್ಳಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೂ ಅನುಕೂಲ ಆಗುತ್ತೆ ಬಡ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೂ ಅನುಕೂಲ ಆಗುತ್ತೆ. ಅದೊಂದನ್ನ ನಾವು ಕೇಳ್ಕೊಳ್ಳೋಕೆ ಇಷ್ಟ”
translated from Kannada
In your area, citizens highlight pressing concerns regarding basic village infrastructure and services. Issues include inadequate roads 🛣️, inconsistent water and electricity supply, a lack of community halls and playgrounds, and insufficient waste management facilities 🗑️ with too few collection counters. Farmers express significant distress over income fluctuations, the need for direct market access without middlemen, and concerns about adulteration in natural farming products. There are also calls for improved education, particularly basic English, and better job opportunities for youth, along with an increase in anemia cases in Pandavapura. On a more positive note, residents propose constructive solutions such as prioritizing organic farming 🌿, developing smart villages with local processing capabilities, utilizing solar energy for sustainability, and enhancing tourism infrastructure to boost local economies. The enthusiasm for community engagement and local development initiatives is evident.
“Since there is no community hall in our Madarahalli village, we request that it be built. We request that a building be built.”
“To the farmers of Pandavapura Thursday market”
“Many people are reporting problems with farming. We are trying to scale them, analyze all the feedback and determine the overall sentiment.”
“We have come from Balli to Pandavapura, sir. Tell me, sir, what should be done for the farmers' families regarding organic farming, and what will you do to help them grow vegetables and provide fertilizers?”
“We farmers have to maintain the expenses, we have to try to earn income accordingly, we have to use all these, I am looking at how much is needed here, the farmers will not do all that, the government gives two rice.”
“Cleanliness is very important for tourism in Melkote. Again, receive our guests. It has been informed about it, about Melkote, and again, the guest houses are there, cleanliness, and Kalyanis are there in Melkote.”
“My name is Dr. Rashmi and today's topic is how to manage waste in our area. What is happening in Mandya is that they have provided only two counters, one for wet waste and one for dry waste, and that is just a few counters.”
“Akshaykalpa is also providing paid residential fellowships for young farmers in Tiptur to learn organic farming”
“Tell me, Mari Gowda, a resident of Giriyapura village, Bannangadi Panchayat, Chinchuli Hobli, Pandavapura Taluk, tell me, what is the reason for migrating from our villages? Because the cleanliness debate is a disease in the villages.”
“We are running. This is Mandaburam, a village near Adakkur. Our village road and increased water supply are the main needs. Sir, we have a big issue to raise.”
“Here at Pandupura Stadium, Swaraj Utsav is happening. It's very good. Many organizations and companies have come together. Still working with many teams. With Darshan Puttannaiah. Very good.”
“Sir, we are from Chinkurali. If voting arrangements are made in Kere Tannuru, development may happen there. From now on, it is my opinion, sir, that it should be called Tannuru.”
“KS Nandini Jayaram, KR Pete, Chikmagalur village. How can we make our villages smarter? Meaning, whatever we grow, we can pack it right there.”
“Sir, there is 6 acres and 25 guntas of government land in our village. Near the bus stand, locate the land and mark it. If the government keeps and develops it into a playground, our village will also grow in the future, ensuring your legacy continues. This is our dream, and we continue to dream of it.”
“Sir/Madam, we are from Melkote. Our Paramesh Gowda has made a lot of efforts for the development of Melkote in the past. Even now, Melkote lacks cleanliness and the tourists who come here don't have facilities. Neatness is also our aim.”
“They have made it private, they will also add their children there to private, there the fees is high, if you pay the fees here, next to it, means not hostel, it happens like that.”
“The MLA of Melukote constituency, all the products of this natural farming, all the low products are of poor quality, so original”
“Akshaykalpa Organic is looking for interns for their 150 dairy farms and Bulk Milk Coolers in Mandya district”
“This is strong, isn't it? Yes, this is strong. Alas! Okay, sir, now the fluctuations in my income are decreasing day by day. Then death becomes my direction. My only... what is it... day by day they...”
“We should give more priority to organic farming. We should stop using chemical fertilizers and give more importance to organic farming and save our native cows.”
“Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple is located in Beerachatti of Pandavapura and is in the middle of Pandavapura town. It is very beautiful and has a tall Anumana statue.”
“We have to be ready to move to any place once we get a job. We can't be particular about Mysore or Bangalore ”
“Ive done BCA and hoping I get a job somewhere in IT using python ”
“We will contact everyone. We will explain any problem to them. We will give them the writings. So, for those who are not in contact, how do you think you can connect with them more? We need to finish their matter by contacting them like this.”
“Dear Legislators, Please guide our villagers on what kind of businesses they can establish with the resources they have and how to market them.”
“Whom should I ask? To no one. Now, if we say we want to make a village a smart village, basic amenities are needed. How can we get basic amenities, sir? Those basic...”
“Mangala won't become a singer. They say we'll visit everywhere, Bangalore, Mysore quickly. Is it possible to convince them? It should occur to them. Yes, if they have the desire to suppress our elders and youngsters, it should come from within their minds.”
“They say, Govind Gowda from Kyathanahalli village, Pandavapura taluk. We are with a farmer, a farmer activist, and we are also involved in a little political activity, small political activity. So, sir, that's how it happened.”
“Adulteration is rampant in natural farming everywhere. The demand for original natural products is decreasing significantly. I request you to first control adulterated natural products.”
