99 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“Name - Sarangadhar Pradhan, Village - Gasaguda, Gram Panchayat - Jiridikia, Block K. Nuagaon, District Kandhamal. In our village, the food items lacking in the forest are Sahada fruit, Kendu fruit, Jamu Koli (Java Plum), Siali fruit, and Siti Kusha Saag (a type of leafy green), which are not available!”
“ନାମ -ସାରଙ୍ଗଧର ପ୍ରଧାନ ଗ୍ରାମ -ଗସାଗୁଡା ଗ୍ରା:ପ -ଜିରିଡିକିଆ ବ୍ଲକ କ. ନୂଆଗାଁ ଜିଲ୍ଲା କନ୍ଧମାଳ ଆମ ଗାଁ ରେ ଜଙ୍ଗଲ ରେ ଅଭାବ ଥିବା ଖାଦ୍ୟ ହେଉଛି ସାହାଡ଼ା ଫଳ ମିଳୁ ନାହିଁ ଏବଂ କେନ୍ଦୁ ଫଳ, ଜାମୁ କୋଳି, ଶିଆଳି ଫଳ, ସିଟି କୁଷା ଶାଗ, ମିଳି ପାରୁନାହିଁ!”
translated from Odia
Citizens across various villages are actively engaging with the government's vision for a Developed India by 2047, yet significant challenges persist. Many submissions highlight a prevalent lack of basic infrastructure, including critical drinking water facilities, functional schools, and proper roads 💧. There's also a strong call to address nutritional deficiencies by integrating traditional forest produce and millets into the Public Distribution System (PDS) and school midday meals. Despite these issues, communities demonstrate remarkable initiative: many expressed a keen interest in establishing local micro-enterprises such as poultry, goat, and mushroom farming with modest financial support (e.g., 20,000 INR) 💰. Furthermore, there is a deep-rooted commitment to preserving indigenous culture and sustainable agricultural practices, including traditional dances, music, seed saving, and organic farming, which are seen as essential for future generations and holistic village development 🌿.
“He is Lombodar Pradhan from Dasiguda village, and he traditionally preserves their development.”
“She is Kamalini Kanhara. She said that culture protected future generations.”
“Sir, regarding our developed India, the goal that the government has set for the year 2047, what is your opinion? What opinion would you give to the government? The main concept of progress for a developed India is forest and species protection. The protection of those resources and in various aspects like agriculture, health, and artificial reproduction, if they remain free from chemical processes, fertilizers, and pesticides, then our country can become developed.”
“He is Simanchal Pradhan from Dasiguda village. He said that items like Mandia, Kandhamula, Mahu, and Barada Saga should be included in the PDS (Public Distribution System).”
“My name is being said as Champaka. My name is Champa Kahara. Village Piringia, Panchayat Piringia. Block Piringia, Police Station Piringia. Why borada saag (red amaranth)? For animals and humans, both are equal.”
“Yes, that is there. That is”
“Today, since it's raining, common Kannada words spoken daily in Bengaluru. As we know. Today, what are the words that can be spoken daily? That is, which English words can be spoken daily today? For example, 'too'. That is, T-O-O means 'also'. 'Too, it is also' means 'this also'.”
“Time is running out, time is running out. If you or your group are given 20,000 rupees, what business would you choose? My name is Purnima Pradhan, village Gundar Gaon. I am part of an SHG group. If I am given 20,000 rupees in the group, then I will do poultry farming.”
“My name is Kajali. Village Pavingia, Firingia, District Kandhamal. Nowadays, weddings are conducted using DJ sound boxes. If the wedding is done with Changu and Dhol instruments, a little old memory...”
“Yes, hello. Fifteen thousand rupees are provided here. Use that money to start a home industry, okay?”
“If you are given a group of twenty, then what business will you start? My name is Kalpana Biswal, my village is Gundaruma. I then, daily, buy and raise chickens.”
“Name: Asamati Pradhan. Village: Rajaghara. Gram Panchayat: Kanjamendi. Block: K. Nuagaon. District: Kandhamal. We uphold traditional dances like Changubaja, Khanjuni dance, and past games like Puchi, Kabaddi, Bahuchhuri, which today's new generation has forgotten. It is our responsibility to protect and preserve them.”
“She is Rita Pradhan. She said that about 20,000 should be given for use in goat farming.”
“Her name is Sandyarani Pradhan, from Gundargam village. She spoke about development at the village level, which then leads to the development of the state.”
“My new chief village is Madhikuda. For a developed India, our first suggestion is regarding water facilities. I don't have any facilities. Then, as tribals, we haven't received any forest land at all. That's why we are keeping a facility. Therefore, for a developed India, I am giving a suggestion.”
“He is Nityananda Pradhan. He said that we should preserve their culture for future generations.”
“What do you want to say first? Our village name is Abhiram Dial. The village is Dasiguda. By 2047, the government is dreaming of development, what are your views on that? We don't have facilities here, no water facility, neither education, health, and other expenses. Our children don't even have facilities for small studies. Seeing this, we are living in great difficulty.”
“Name Jasmita Pradhan. Village: Daddy Gram Panchayat, Bandaguda Block, K. Nuagaon, Dist. Kandhamal. This tradition should be preserved. Bilarua song. Rajaduli song.”
“My name is Shankar Pradhan. Village Gargadi, Gram Panchayat Bandaguda, Block K. Nuagaon, District Kandhamal. Wild Kandul dal should be included in PDS.”
“Kapila Pradhan village. Dadi Gram Panchayat, Bondaguda block, Nuagaon, Kandhamal District. We want to preserve the traditional Dhangudi dance, Changu Baja, Pudapuja Kedu, Dharani Penu, and Maranga.”
“Oh, no. What would you say about developed India? Regarding developed India, we want to say that village industries will provide water facilities for the agricultural land of the village people. Then our farmers will be benefited.”
“Umesh bhai, our government wants that by the year 2047, India becomes a developed India. What is your opinion on this? My opinion is that the main thing is education, then our health, then our employment. If there is employment, then our...”
“Unity and brotherhood”
“Why is it necessary to save culture? Floods, sacred threads, many devotees. If we are to save our tradition, for the sake of saving it. So that all our children know this convenience/tradition, we are preserving this.”
“He is Sinala Pradhan village Dasiguda. He spoke about Vision 2047.”
“Her name is Sagarika Pradhan. She is from Gundaragam, Gram Panchayat Sarangada, Block K. Nuagam. She mentioned goat farming.”
“Marketing the produce ”
“Yes, start. The subsidized food that the government is giving us. Yes, the government is giving through PDS. What else would be good if added to that? Millet. Millet. Tell me the name. If they give millet, I will say. Aruna Chandrika Pradhan.”
“Traditional agriculture”
