58 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“My name is Sabita Digad, from Breka village, GP Bikrodi, Tikabali Block. Kandhamal District. If the government gives 20,000 rupees to our women's self-help group members, we will make incense sticks, and we would make our families happy. This is our request to the government.”
“ମୋନା ହଉଛି ସବିତା ଦିଗାଡ଼ ଗ୍ରାମ ବ୍ରେକା ଜିପି ବିକ୍ରୋଡି ବ୍ଲକ ଟିକାବାଲି। ଜିଲ୍ଲା କନ୍ଧମାଳ। ଆମ ଅମ ଏସେଜି ମା ମାନଙ୍କୁ ଯଦି ସରକାର ୨୦୦୦୦ ଟଙ୍କା ଦେଲେ ଆମେ ଧୁପକାଠି ଧୁପକାଠି ତିଆରି କରି ଆମେ ଆମ ପରିବାରକୁ ଖୁସି ଥାନ୍ତା। ଏହା ଆମର ସରକାରଙ୍କୁ ଟୁ ସରକାରଙ୍କୁ ଅନୁରୋଧ କରୁଛୁ।”
translated from Odia
In your area, citizens from Tikabali block and surrounding villages are advocating for a return to traditional agricultural practices, specifically requesting access to indigenous seeds and promoting organic farming for better health and food security 🌱. There's a notable concern about the rise of dowry demands in marriages and a desire to revive traditional village-level dispute resolution methods ⚖️. Furthermore, many seek economic empowerment through Self-Help Group (SHG) funding to establish small businesses, farming, or livestock rearing initiatives to support their families 💰.
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“My name is Mutiy Pradhan. My Gram Panchayat is Pikorodi. My Block is Tikabali. My District is Kandhamal. Our mothers used to store seeds in the olden days. They would keep seeds in pots near the fire in 'Putra Jakore'. Nothing would happen to them. Today, in today's date, farming is done with fertilizer and pesticides, which is why this year, the seeds cannot last even for a year. That's why we want to live like before.”
“My village is Pikorodi, my name is Rachana Digal. And the Panchayat is Pikorodi, the block is Tikabali. If the government would give us 20,000 rupees, then we could cultivate mushrooms and support our family. This is our request to the government, thank you.”
“My name is Jarunal Pradhan, and my village is Piparodi. And the GP (Gram Panchayat) is Piparodi block, Tikabali. In the past, we used to clear the forest there and plant millet, ragi, and corn. But today, we are not able to get those seeds. That's why we are requesting the government for seeds.”
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“My name is Gayatri Pradhan. My village is Dibaguda. The panchayat is Pipakaradi, and the block is Tikabali. If our SHG (Self-Help Group) was given 1000 rupees, we could do small farming and support our family.”
“My name, my name is Shubham Pradhan. Village Breka, District Kandhamal, Block Tikabali, Panchayat Tikaradi. We want to see a cricket field in our Panchayat by the upcoming year 2047.”
“My name is Shobhita Pradhan. My village is Pangabi Dungia, Panchayat Pikorodi, Block Tikabali. And if the government gives me another twenty thousand rupees, then I will goat... I can't hear.”
“My name is Sukanti Pradhan. My village is Lambakupa. GP is Pikorodi. Block is Tikabali. District is Kandhamal. In our rural areas, the main food items that were cultivated, such as ragi, millet, maize, black gram, and green gram, did not require fertilizer. That's why our ancestors lived for a long time. Currently, because we are not cultivating our traditional food seeds, many kinds of diseases are occurring. So, if we can get traditional food and seeds from the government, then we can return to our previous state.”
“Mona is Sanjukta Malik, the village is Lambakupa, and the panchayat is Pikorodi, the block is Tikabali. We have formed this SHG (Self-Help Group). But if our SHG was given 20,000 rupees, then we would open a shop and do business for my family.”
“My name is... my name is the most important. My village is Dibakuda and my panchayat is Badamunda. The block is Tikabali. In the past, if we had quarrels, they would be resolved at home. But nowadays, people are running to courts. That's why we want to return to the old ways.”
“My name is Banita Pradhan, my village is Brenguda, the panchayat is Bodimunda, and the people are Tikabali. In the past, if there were quarrels, five people would sit together in the village and resolve them. Nowadays, everyone goes to court. That's why we want to return to our previous state.”
“Kangu ambotas, corn, and sesame should be added to my Sneha PDS.”
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“My name is Jayanti Pradhan. My village is Brenguda. The Panchayat is Badamunda. The block is Tikabali. In the old days, we used to cultivate millet, sorghum, and maize without fertilizer, and our health was not particularly bad. Now, we don't even get those seeds. And what is being cultivated, that requires fertilizer. That's why we are living with poor health.”
“My name is Rinki Ma Kahara, my village is Rasagoda, GP is Pipili, Block Tikabali. In my olden times, the mothers of the cowherds used to sit and resolve any problems, but now the children... the children are moving towards modernity, that's why they are abandoning the old ways.”
“My name is Suman Pradhan, village Pikarodi, Block Tikabali, District Kandhamal. We all want to study well and get a job in the year 2047.”
“My name is Kanchana Pradhan, my village is Renguda, block is Tikabali. The Panchayat is Kuikorodi. In the olden days, we used to eat maize, millet, jona (a type of grain), and chickpeas. But nowadays, that seed is not available, nor do we get it. That's why our son gave us the seeds, and we cultivated them.”
“My name is Saulyata Pradhan, village Kamanaju, GP Pikorodi, Block Tikabali. And if our SHG (Self-Help Group) is given 20,000 rupees, then we would be able to do poultry farming and run our family. And we are requesting this to the government.”
“My name is Sumitra Pradhan, my village is Pikarodi, block is Tikabali, district is Kandhamal. In the old days, if there was any convenience or problem in the village, five people would sit and resolve the matter. The elder, whoever was there, whatever he said, would be decided accordingly. But nowadays, all people are going to courts. That's why we want to return to the previous situation.”
“My name is Sabjan Mitra Pradhan. My village is Dibaoala. My Panchayat is Godimunda, and my Block is Tikabali. In the olden days, we used to cultivate and live off queer, died, and mandia (millet). In today's time, we don't get those seeds. That's why we can't even cultivate. If we get seeds from the old times, we can cultivate and live.”
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“My name is Chandrika Pradhan. My village is Panga Bidungia, block is Tikabali. In the olden days, we used to keep seeds in pots. We kept them because, in the olden days, we didn't use fertilizer. Nowadays, we are using fertilizer. That's why we can't keep our seeds for many days. We want to return to the previous state.”
“I enjoy listening to what others say, as it reminds me of old memories.”
“My name is Sanjay Digal, from Mandaguda village. Our language is Kui. This is my identity, therefore I am proud.”
“My name is Sanjukta Digal. My village is Kamba Naju, GP is Pikarudi, Block is Tikabali. Earlier, we used to get all these things like Mandia, Deddy, Arka, Chana, Makka. And nowadays, we don't get seeds. And our body, our body is also getting very bad. Because now we are only eating processed food. That's why, if we get the old traditional seeds, we want to cultivate and keep our body healthy.”
“It seems Kuntula Pada village is Kutrabali. In Delhi, there is also Titrabali. In the past, we used to plant seeds like paddy, millet, maize, etc., in the hills. And no fertilizer was used in this cycle. That's why our health was good. And now we are unable to get these seeds. Therefore, we request the government. If you provide us with seeds, we will be able to cultivate. Thank you.”