35 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“The identity of us tribal people is our culture, customs, attire, traditions, and spoken language, but in today's time, they are gradually disappearing.”
“हम आदिवासी लोगों की पहचान हमारी संस्कृति रीति-रिवाज पहनावा परंपरा और बोली भाषा है किन्तु आज के समय में धीरे-धीरे विलुप्त होते जा रहे हैं”
translated from Hindi
Nearby, the main topics are concerning the eroding tribal culture and traditions 💧, which are seen as the very identity of the community, especially among the youth. Significant issues also include inadequate basic infrastructure like poor roads 🛣️, lack of access to drinking water, and unreliable network connectivity in villages, hindering both daily life and online education. Furthermore, farmers face challenges with high seed prices and limited opportunities to cultivate second crops due to water scarcity. Despite these challenges, there's a strong desire to preserve indigenous culture and promote traditional crops for nutritional well-being and local economy. Citizens express a clear vision for self-sufficiency and economic growth through local ventures if supported, aligning with the government's commendable 'Viksit Bharat' initiative by advocating for robust village-level development 💡 to achieve national progress.
“Our culture, customs, attire, and spoken language are our identity. We are worshippers of nature, protectors of water, forests, and land, and this very identity makes us completely different from others.”
“Yes, in our culture, nature-related foods prepared during rituals like Dev Diwari, Pora Pithora, Nawakhai, etc., nourish and promote the well-being of society.”
“The government's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 is commendable. Under this, basic facilities should first be made accessible to the people.”
“First and foremost, there is a road problem in Mangali village.”
“Today's youth generation is forgetting our culture, customs, and traditions, so their preservation is essential.”
“There is a road problem in Manori village for accessing the village.”
“If we get an amount of 20000 from somewhere, we will invest it in agricultural work to increase our income.”
“If our group receives 20000 rupees from somewhere, we will not go outside to earn. We will either start making incense sticks or leaf plates/bowls in our village.”
“Our traditional crops like Kodo, Kutki, maize, Rahar, Kurthi, chickpeas, and other pulses should also be given in schools and Anganwadi centers under the Midday Meal Scheme, and they should also be promoted by the government.”
“Yes, we conserve traditional seeds using traditional methods and also farm using traditional methods, where, by God's grace, the crop grows even without irrigation.”
“Today, our youth generation is forgetting our culture, customs, and traditions, so it is very important to keep them alive to maintain them in every coming generation.”
“Due to the lack of water in Manohari village, farmers are unable to cultivate a second crop.”
“Developed India has a commendable vision, under which the government should first develop the villages.”
“Our traditional crops like Kodo, Kutki, Maize, Jowar, Bajra, Kangni, Rahar, and Kurthi should be included in mid-day meals and the PDS, and if the government also promotes them, it can definitely happen.”
“Our community's language, dialect, cuisine, lifestyle, customs, attire, traditions, and culture are all distinct from others, and this is our identity.”
“People have an emotional connection to the conservative traditions of our community, which nurtures the well-being of our society.”
“The price of seeds through the agriculture department has increased too much, so this time we are not able to take seeds from the agriculture department.”
“In village Manohari, there is a network problem, so no child is online.”
“Developed India is a very great vision that will make our country recognized as a prosperous, developed, and powerful nation in the world. In this vision, every citizen of the country should fulfill their duty.”
“There is a water problem in our village. It has not reached every house. And there is also a road problem, due to which people have to face a lot of difficulties.”
“While promoting our traditional grains, the government should also include them in PDS and mid-day meals.”
“This time, the price of seeds from the agriculture department is very high, so we are unable to take seeds from the agriculture department. Therefore, we want the government to reduce the price of seeds so that we can grow another crop.”
“Kodo, kutki, maize, and sorghum porridge, and also indigenous pulses, should be included in the midday meal, and it would be very good if the government promotes them.”
“Due to network issues in Ram Manori, children studying in school are unable to study online.”
“The traditions, culture, customs, and practices of the tribal community are on the verge of extinction, so it is necessary to preserve our culture.”
“What feels best in our society is participating in each other's homes and dining together as part of the Jajmani system.”
“If we receive 20,000, we will discuss within our group to find ways to increase our income.”
“The customs, attire, food habits, culture, and traditions of our community are very different from others, which gives us our identity and distinguishes us from them.”
“In our rituals, rice is prepared with Kadhi Besan, which is also an identity of our community. It keeps us connected to each other, especially during Roti Dand and Jata Milogi ceremonies. However, nowadays, various other dishes are being prepared instead.”
