11 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“Do jowar farming. After the water stops, do chickpea farming. Do that Bhadin farming. Just do those two things.”
“જુવારનું ખેતી કરજે, પાણી બંધ રહી જઈને ચણાનું ખેતી કરજે. ઓલી ભાદીન ખેતી કરજે. બસ ઓલી બે ચીજ કરજે.”
translated from Gujarati
In your area, citizens are actively proposing various livelihood generation initiatives. Many are focused on diversifying agricultural practices, including cultivating sorghum (jowar) and chickpeas, as well as vegetable farming 🥕. There's a strong interest in livestock farming, particularly poultry and goat rearing 🐐. Several individuals are seeking government support, specifically collateral-based loans for starting poultry businesses. Other proposals include setting up small grocery stores and self-employment through sewing 🧵, with a common goal of selling produce and goods in local markets like Mathwad.
“Siali Jowar is cultivated.”
“If the government provides money by taking household items (as collateral), we plan to start a poultry farming business worth ₹20,000.”
“If the government provides money by taking household items (as collateral), we plan to start a poultry farming business worth ₹20,000.”
“Farm sorghum, and once the water recedes, farm chickpeas. Also, do that 'Bhadin' farming. Just do those two things.”
“I will earn my livelihood with a sewing machine.”
“I would like to set up a small grocery store at home.”
“I will bring good variety vegetable seeds to my farm, grow vegetables, and sell them in the nearby market to run my household.”
“I will do poultry farming and egg business, sell them in the nearby Mathwad Haat, and run my household.”
“I will do goat farming, and I will build a big farm from that.”
“I will also do poultry farming and sell them in the nearby Mathwad market.”
