24 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“Due to excessive deforestation, we specifically have a shortage of water. Also, there is a significant shortage of food and fruits.”
“ଜଙ୍ଗଲ ଅଧିକ କଟାଯିବା ଯୋଗୁଁ ଆମାଁଙ୍କୁ ବିଶେଷତଃ ଜଳର ଅଭାବ ଅଛି। ପୁଣି ଖାଦ୍ୟର ପୁଣି ଫଳମୂଳର ବହୁତ ପରିମାଣରେ ଅଭାବ ଅଛି।”
translated from Odia
In your area, citizens are expressing significant needs, particularly from villages like Buttedi. Key concerns include poor road infrastructure 🚧, with residents unable to travel, and localized water scarcity 💧. A recurring theme is the urgent need for financial assistance for farmers 💰 to purchase seeds, equipment, and support their families, with several requesting 20,000-50,000 rupees. Small business owners (hotel, shop) and skilled workers (masons, mechanics) also seek similar loans to expand their livelihoods. Additionally, there are strong appeals for environmental protection through afforestation 🌳, citing deforestation as a cause of water and food shortages.
“My name is Ranjib Pradhan. My village is Pratpanka. I am a mason. I do masonry work, but I have less masonry material. So, I am unable to do the work properly. Even if the government provided me with fifty thousand assistance, meaning a loan, I will buy more materials and work actively as a mason, and also be able to provide for my family and educate my children.”
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“My name is Binayak Nayak. I am a farmer. I do farming well, but due to my financial constraints, I am unable to farm properly. Therefore, if the government had provided me with financial assistance of 50,000 as a loan, then by purchasing farming equipment, I could do more farming and get better yields from agriculture. I would be able to powerfully support my family. Hence, I request.”
“My name is Birendra Mutamajhi, my village is Buttedi. I have been in Talara for three years now, I am a farmer.”
“My name is Mary Majhi. Village Buttedi, Panchayat Saramuli, Block Daringbadi.”
“My name is Sudhir Sabara Sundar. My village is Gudika. Gram Panchayat is Kumbhariga, Block Daringbadi. I am a mason. My family is maintained through masonry, or I manage it for their livelihood. I want that if the government provides me with 50,000 assistance, I will be able to make more use of tools, make my masonry work active, and get an opportunity to beautifully manage my family by providing more facilities for their livelihood. This much I am requesting from the government.”
“Write the phone number, then log in to Google below. Google. Twenty thousand has come, twenty thousand. Oh no, not that, you write it, that will be saved. Okay. If you or your women's group is given 20,000, then which business would you choose? I think this 20,000 rupees would have been easy to utilize. Then I would have gotten the opportunity to do poultry farming and support my family. Should I touch Google?”
“My name is Prema Muthamaajhi, village Buttedi. I cultivate turmeric and ginger. So, if the government provides me with 20,000 rupees for cultivating turmeric and ginger, it would be convenient for me to buy materials for digging turmeric, and it would also help me educate my children. Therefore, I request the government, if they provide me with 20,000 rupees...”
“My name is Krishna Maulik. My village is Saramuli. The Panchayat is Saramuli. Block Daringbadi. I am a good farmer. But I am not getting seeds at the right time. Therefore, if you would provide financial assistance, then I would collect or purchase more seeds and invest more in farming. I express my desire to benefit more. Therefore, if the government provides assistance, I will remain grateful to the government.”
“Sir, please say it again. Because I was [unclear, possibly distracted/deeply involved], please say 'Our Nandipada' again.”
“Greetings, Abrama Patmajhi, Utadi village. But since I am a dependent, he has opened a shop in Adipodara, so...”
“Hello everyone. I am Sushant Muthamajhi from Butedi village. Saramuli Panchayat, Darimbadi Block, Kandhamal District. And we are requesting for the road of our Butedi village. So that our road can be improved.”
“My name is Prasunna Pradhan. My village is Butedi. I am saying that I am educating my children with great difficulty. By cultivating ridge gourd, or wet land crops, or turmeric, I am educating my children with so much difficulty, sir. Please show me a little mercy. Okay, whether it's held or then it's held, it would have been better if it was let go.”
“We had all the facilities, but there was a problem with water for one house. And there is a problem with one road. Because of the road problem, we are unable to go.”
“It is only due to your (mere) invitation/request that there is a lack of trees and plants on the hills. As a result, we are not getting rain on time. Also, due to deforestation, wood, leaves, or roots, which were helpful for our survival, are not available. Therefore, we request the government to plant trees and plants in our forests as part of afforestation. And if some assistance was provided, it would have been good. Proper management.”
“I am cultivating with a small amount of traditional seeds. I hope that if I receive some assistance from the government, I will be able to collect more traditional seeds and become recognized as an active farmer in traditional farming. For that, I am appealing to the government.”
“My name is Ramesh Majhi. Paahit Panka village. Saramali Panchayat, Daringbadi Block. I want to see our India developed by 2047, just like China has prominently developed among other countries, in terms of transport, education, health, and water.”
“I am doing cooking work. And if the government had increased the money a little more again, then it would have been very good. So I am requesting the government to pay attention to this cooking work.”
“My name is Nameshwar Majhi. My name is Nameshwar. Village Bhutchadi, Panchayat Chhoramali. I am a farmer. And if the government provides a grant of 20,000 [rupees] for agriculture, I will also be able to do good farming. Money for me, money for me. If 20,000 rupees in agricultural aid is received, good produce will be obtained, and I will be able to work well.”
“My name is Rohit Patmajhi. My village is Buttedi. I make a living by farming turmeric. I need some items”
“My name is Rohit Diga. Village Atinbadi. I have a small hotel. I have opened the shop. And I am in great need of money. If the government had helped me with 50,000, I would have run the hotel well with that 50,000 and supported my family. And it would have also helped other people. This is my request to the government.”
“My name is Kebananda Baliarsingh. I am a mechanic. If the government provides me 50,000 rupees in assistance to buy various types of equipment for this mechanic work, then I would be benefited by purchasing various materials for my mechanic work. Therefore, I request the government. Along with that, my family would also be benefited.”
“My name is Johan Pradhan. It would be very good if we protect the forest. And by planting various types of trees, it would bear fruit. And if we plant the existing mango trees, it would be very good. Along with that, if we are provided with various types of seed trees, it would be convenient for us for farming and crops.”
