6 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“By bringing the greens found in the forest, powdering them, and including them in PDS, they can be used as nutritious food.”
“ଜଙ୍ଗଲରୁ ମିଳୁଥିବା ସାଗକୁ ଆଣି ତାକୁ ପାଉଡର କରିକିରି ପିଡିଏସରେ ଅନ୍ତର୍ଭୁକ୍ତ କରେଇଲେ ପୁଷ୍ଟିଯୁକ୍ତ ଖାଦ୍ୟରେ ବ୍ୟବହାର ହୋଇଯାଇପାରେ।”
translated from Odia
In your area, citizens are highlighting the critical need for forest protection 🌳 to avert future pollution impacts. There's a strong emphasis on preserving traditional farming methods and seed varieties 🌱, alongside innovative ideas for utilizing local resources like forest greens for nutrition and sal leaves/turmeric for market-based businesses 💰. Community members also express the joy derived from cultural festivals and traditions 🥳, while women's self-help groups are seeking financial assistance to launch entrepreneurial ventures.
“Being together in the family brings us great joy. Let us fill ourselves with abundant joy during festivals, dances, and traditional music and dance.”
“In our traditional farming methods and seed protection, we keep black gram, green gram, maize, snake gourd, etc., in a protected manner. Long live brothers.”
“If we do not protect the forests, then within the next 20 years, pollution will become very impactful, which has the potential to cause harm to every person.”
“We will bring sal leaves from Mangal (a source/place), prepare them by stitching (into plates/bowls), and release them into the market. Turmeric is also available; by packing the turmeric, we can do business in the market.”
“If we had received ₹20,000 as assistance, we, the women of the SHG group, would have started a business in the market to support our livelihood.”
