49 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“If rice gruel, potato, etc., are given to children, their weight will increase, and their health will be good.”
“ମ ସିଆ ପାଣି ଆଳୁ ଇତ୍ୟା ଦି ଦିଆଗଲେ ପିଲା ମାନଙ୍କ ଓଜନ ବୃଦ୍ଧି ଏବଂ ସ୍ବାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ ଭଲ ରହିବ”
translated from Odia
In your area, many citizens are actively seeking ways to improve their family livelihoods, primarily by requesting financial assistance to launch various small businesses 💡. Concerns are also evident regarding childhood health and nutrition, alongside a desire to preserve traditional food sources and ancestral farming techniques. Positively, the submissions offer concrete plans: individuals propose entrepreneurial ventures such as poultry farming, small shops, and diversified agriculture like goat and fish farming to achieve self-sufficiency. There's a strong call to leverage traditional and forest-based foods for better nutrition, particularly suggesting their inclusion in public programs like PDS and Midday Meals 🍎. Furthermore, many highlight and advocate for sustainable farming practices, especially for rain-fed crops, and recognize digital technology as a valuable tool for their future endeavors 🌱.
“If the government provides me with 20,000 rupees, I will start a poultry business to support my family. I also really like digital technology, which helps me a lot.”
“If the government provides me 20000 rupees, then I will cultivate and support my family. Digital technology is a golden opportunity for me, which helps me a lot.”
“If I am given some money by the government, then I will open a small shop and support my family and earn my livelihood.”
“If the government provides me with Rs 20,000, I will start a poultry business to support my family. I also really like digital technology, which helps me a lot.”
“Where the government will get 15000 votes”
“The rice crop we cultivate, the valuable horse gram of our family; our ancestors have provided us with green gram, black gram, horse gram, and finger millet.”
“If I am provided 20000 rupees by the government, then I will do poultry farming, support my family, and advance my family.”
“If I am provided with Rs 20000 by the government, I will do a poultry business and support my family. Digital technology is a golden opportunity for me, which helps me a lot in doing digital work.”
“My family and relatives make me happy every day, and when I am under mental stress, I really enjoy going to literary places with friends and talking with elders.”
“If I am provided with Rs 20000 from the government, then I will run a small business and support my family. Digital technology is a golden opportunity for me, which greatly helps me to do digital work.”
“I like my family and festivals every day. And when I am under stress, I feel very happy talking to my friends and elders.”
“We cultivate a second crop. The valuable seed of our family is Horse gram. Our ancestors have given us Green gram, Black gram, Horse gram, and Finger millet. We follow the farming methods of our ancestors.”
“If traditional foods are given for lunch, children's health will be very good.”
“My name is Zunulata Nayak. I am from Chhipurjipara Pathuriar. If I am given 20000 rupees, I will do poultry farming. I will benefit from poultry farming.”
“My name is Sushama Digal. I am given 20000. I will use this to do goat farming and will profit from it.”
“When I wake up in the morning, I play many games with the children of our village. Playing these games keeps one healthy. Because it is an exercise and also makes one feel energetic.”
“Developed India refers to an India where there will be no problems whatsoever. Such an India is called Developed India. Therefore, the government is requested to pay attention to this.”
“In our region, even without rain, we cultivate crops like moong, urad, and horse gram. We also preserve their seeds by mixing them with neem leaves.”
“For a developed India, every person needs to receive the five basic rights: food, clothing, shelter, health, and education. Therefore, we request the government to make arrangements in every department for everyone to receive facilities.”
“If I, Basudev Nayak, am given 20000 rupees, I will do fish farming and my family will benefit.”
“Forest yam is a nutritious food. So, we request the government to add it to PDS and Midday Meal programs.”
“Even without rain, I cultivate moong (green gram). And I preserve the seeds by using eggplant leaves and neem leaves.”
“After I receive 20000 rupees, I will be able to run my family by doing a small business.”
“The aquatic plants, tubers, mushrooms, and all other forest products found in the forest are nutritious food. Therefore, if we can add this food to PDS and school mid-day meals, it would be very good.”
“Tungemasha, potatoes, and Panikonda are all found in the forest. If Panikonda is included in PDS and mid-day meals, then children will remain healthy by getting nutritious food.”
“In rain-fed land, we cultivate horse gram and green gram, and we store their seeds safely by using neem and karanja leaves.”
“Forest yams contain the most nutritious food. It would be good if this is used in PDS and children's mid-day meals.”
“If I get 10000 rupees, I will buy some vegetables, sell them in villages, make a profit, and support my family. And I will be able to provide for them. Directly.”
“If I am given 20000 rupees, I will do poultry farming and make a profit.”
