80 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“It will continue, Maharana. In those days, old-fashioned bullock carts, ploughs, yokes, harrows, and household items were in use. Due to significant development, all work is now being carried out using modern technology.”
“ଚାଲୁ ଥିବ ମହାରଣା । ସେତେବେଳେ ଆଗକାଳର ସଗଡ଼ ନଙ୍ଗଳ ଇଶା ମଇ କଣ୍ଠି ଆଉ ଘରକରଣା ସମନ ତାସ ଦିନସ ସାମଗ୍ରୀ ଚାଲୁଥିଲା । ବିସେନା ଉନ୍ନତି ଧରନ ହେଇଯାଇଛି ବୋଲି ସବୁ କାମ ଚାଲିଛି ପନସର ଉପରେ ।”
translated from Odia
Nearby, key concerns revolve around the increasing vulnerability to climate-induced disasters ⛈️, including lightning, heatwaves, and coastal erosion with vanishing mangroves. Communities are grappling with challenges such as migration, underdeveloped schools, and issues related to poverty and unemployment, highlighting a clear need for improved facilities, economic opportunities, and stronger disaster management frameworks. Positively, citizens and experts are actively discussing climate-smart approaches 💡, emphasizing robust convergence mechanisms between civil societies and government. Calls for community-led initiatives, ecological restoration through mangrove plantations, and livelihood diversification, particularly for vulnerable groups, showcase proactive solution-seeking. The importance of integrating traditional knowledge, sustainable agricultural practices, and investing in local enterprises and skill development for a 'Developed India' future is also a strong theme. Partnerships for deploying clean energy solutions like solar pumps and increasing CSR funding for climate action are identified as vital pathways 🛣️ for resilience and growth.
“Yeah. Uh, so as we have learned that uh, we have already seen that uh, during uh, can you stop?”
“Student of IMC Dean Kanal just got five minute grade break.”
“Hmm, hmm, hmm. Back in the days, when Dada was there and Pagana Ammu was a girl, we used to play all these on the ground: glass cowries, Ludo, Chausar, broken pottery pieces, and Kitkiti.”
“In the session one of Disaster Preparedness for a Changing Climate in Odisha Conclave 2025 The Discussion focused on the rising frequency of lightning, heatwaves, landslides, and other climate-induced disasters reshaping Odisha’s risk landscape. Speakers stressed the need for Climate-Smart GP approaches to embed adaptation and resilience into local disaster management plans.”
“In the session two of Disaster Preparedness for a Changing Climate in Odisha Conclave 2025 The panel emphasised stronger convergence mechanisms between civil societies and government for effective disaster management and last-mile preparedness. Discussions highlighted school-level and youth training modules, proposing disaster education through storytelling, coursework, and NSS camps. Experts called for climate-smart Gram Panchayats through data sharing and capacity development of Sarpanch and PEOs.”
“Speakers stressed that climate action will only succeed when communities are treated as partners with agency, not passive recipients.”
“democracy happens at three levels. One is data being made accessible. Another is data being made available at the level of justice. But third, which is more important,”
“in dialogue with CSOs the importance of collaborative efforts was stressed upon uh the there is there must be”
“Uh I uh study drawing and I would like to conduct drawing workshops for people to understand themselves if you think you want to understand yourself through drawing, please get in touch with me.”
“Our coastlines are in peril, as seen in the vanishing mangroves of Subarnarekha and Baitarani. This erosion has a direct human cost, with Chilika's communities now battling cyclones more than fishing struggles. To heal our land, we must shift our perspective: ecology, not humanity, must be the center of our universe. The solution is a united, innovative vision that combines community knowledge and technology to restore our fragile ecosystems, for in protecting nature, we protect our shared home.”
“Hi, I am discussing OBC 2025 conclave with all our IMC communication fellows. So we are planning and preparing for Odisha Vikas Conclave 2025, which is tomorrow.”
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“Hello, my name is Shantilata Das. In ancient times, people used to eat chickpeas, millets, and wheat. They ate all these and their bodies were healthy.”
“The dialogue repeatedly returned to equity, reminding that vulnerable groups must not be left behind as Odisha moves toward a greener future.”
“We like fair talk. What else do we like? We like the way you talk in line with the base. This is it.”
“I am Pritam Priyan from Indian Institute of Mass Communication from Odia General Department. I am very happy to be here. Thank you so much.”
“I want 40 miles, meaning, in my 'Developed India' scheme, everyone in our slum should get all kinds of facilities, including a house and transportation roads.”
“We are not going to stay in this 400-500 Taka income level. We want things to happen quickly for us. We ourselves want to do this, to develop our village, our own business.”
“I am not able to transcribe the audio as it appears to contain only noise and no discernible speech.”
“Our first duty is that we all should see a smiling face. We all should see a smiling face and speak the truth. Whatever elders will come, the day we celebrated today is our time itself.”
“Amugari school exists, but it is not very developed. So I wish Amugari school would develop more, providing all facilities for all children to study well.”
“Tell me who will do this now, do it for everyone. I'll just do this one. Okay, let's go.”
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“In today's opening session, Jagadananda invited the audience to voluntarily collaborate as extended or core members. 40 people signed up by the end of the session.”
“They're out to collect t-shirts for student volunteers from IIMC Dankanal, but there is a slight delay in the process as the person coming to distribute them is late.”
“Hi, we, the students of IAMC Dhenkanal, were discussing our tasks about OVC 2025 conclave in Manthan CYST office.”
“Okay, I'm I missed to mention the name of the library. It's called Bakul library. It's been here for the last 18 years. And it has got the rarest of the books. So please come, check out the books, spend”
“Hello, my name is Asta Mishra. I am volunteering for Odisha Vikas Conclave and the briefing meeting is concluded.”
“In the nineties, we cultivated paddy, specifically Bhaipal and Sar Dalua paddy, and Salua Gaja. Also 9 out of 1000.”
