14 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“I am Blessy Pradhan from village R. Padiki. When we do business, we do not get a fair price.”
“ମୁଁ ବ୍ଲେସି ପ୍ରଧାନ ଗ୍ରାମ ଆର. ପଡିକି ଆମେ ବ୍ୟବସାୟୀ କରିଲେ ଉଚ୍ଚିତ ମୂଲ୍ୟ ମିଳେ ନାହିଁ”
translated from Odia
In your area, citizens from R. Padiki village and Batingia have raised several points. There are concerns about not receiving fair prices for their produce 📉 and the quality of food in the Chief Minister's Midday Meal 🍲, with a suggestion to incorporate traditional forest foods. On a positive note, there's enthusiasm for local business initiatives, specifically groups seeking support (e.g., 20,000 rupees) to process and sell mango products like pickles and ambula 🥭. Additionally, there are calls for organizing camps to preserve tribal traditions and addressing gender discrimination in society to foster happiness and equality.
“Hello, how can I help you?”
“My name is Rajashree Mallick, from R. Padiki in my village. If our group receives 20,000 rupees, we will start a business where we buy mangoes, make them into pickles, and sell them.”
“Pratima, there are no more 20000 type emails. This has been received.”
“When Manas Smrutirekha Mallick is under mental stress, he likes to clean the house.”
“Pradas Pradhan and ancient Malute”
“I now pay taxes in our principal and our government also pays taxes.”
“The food being provided in the Chief Minister's Midday Meal should not be unwholesome food. Let traditional forest food be given.”
“Suhani Pradhan, it is absolutely necessary to organize camps for the current generation about the existing tribal traditions.”
“My name is Savitri Mallick from R. Padikia village. I am not digitally or technically disabled.”
“Samalata Pradhan, Batingia, will buy mangoes, make ambula, and sell them.”
“If Tulika Mallick removes the practice of discrimination between boys and girls in society, the villagers will be happy.”
“My name is Khusboo Pradhan. I like to spend time with my family every day.”
“Forest and Tuber”
