232 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“There are still 20 years left, it will change according to time. They want to rule until 2047, so they are making such plans. If there is a clear goal, then create a plan within these 5 years and raise public awareness.”
“ଆହୁରି 20 ବର୍ଷ ଅଛି ସମୟ ଅନୁସାରେ ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନ ହେବ 2047 ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ସାଶନ କରିବାକୁ ଚାହୁଁଛନ୍ତି ତେଣୁ ଏପରି ଯୋଜନା କରୁଛନ୍ତି ଯଦି ସଠିକ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ ଅଛି ତେବେ ଏ 5 ବର୍ଷ ଭିତରେ ଯୋଜନା ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତ କରି ଜଣସଚେତନ ସୃଷ୍ଟି କରନ୍ତୁ ।”
translated from Odia
Nearby, the main topics are centered around community aspirations and challenges. Many citizens express a need for financial assistance (around 20,000 rupees) to initiate small businesses like vegetable cultivation 🥕, tailoring, snack shops, or livestock farming, highlighting a strong desire for economic empowerment and self-sufficiency. There is also a significant concern regarding the preservation of traditional culture, language, songs, and indigenous farming methods 🌿, which are seen as foundational to community identity and health. Some confusion and critical feedback exist regarding the "Developed India Vision 2047" plan, with calls for greater clarity and inclusive planning that addresses basic needs like water, roads, education, and health. Despite these challenges, communities show resilience through established practices like traditional zero-irrigation farming and leveraging local forest produce for nutrition 💡, demonstrating proactive efforts towards sustainable living and cultural continuity.
“The oldest seeds we have are Hyacinth beans, paddy, moong beans, urad beans, and horse gram. We dry the seeds in the sun and store them by tying them in bundles.”
“Right.”
“Using all the fruits, flowers, leaves, greens, and root vegetables obtained from nature's forests in lunch can provide more nutritious food.”
“From time immemorial, humans have lived with culture and tradition. Now it is decaying, and people are even moving towards foreign civilizations. It is absolutely essential for us to protect our culture because the sense of brotherhood it contains teaches us to remain united.”
“I cultivate pulses as a second crop without irrigation, using old methods with cow/cattle manure, and I save urad and horse gram seeds, using them for cultivation every year.”
“Tilling the soil was the main way our Kunu tribe survived, and they still do that. We are special because of our dance and songs.”
“In today's changing world, people are attracted to foreign trends, gradually forgetting their language and songs. Therefore, the government and we must come forward to preserve our traditions.”
“I am a female farmer. If I receive 20,000 rupees assistance from the government, I can take care of my family.”
“I am a woman farmer. If you help me with 20,000 rupees, I will cultivate vegetables and support my family.”
“Local forest products like Kendu, Char, Jamu Kali, Sarala Sag, and Mahul are rich in nutrients. To provide more nutrition for the physical and mental development of children, traditional foods like millet should be included in school mid-day meals. During festivals, are you not including packaged food and food from the market/shops to serve guests?”
“Yes, I grow a second crop without irrigation and save the seeds from that crop.”
“Our group will start a snack shop with an initial capital of twenty thousand rupees.”
“If I get twenty thousand rupees in assistance, I will dig a well in my own backyard and increase my family's income by farming.”
“I have only heard about Developed India 2047. It would be good if the government clarifies who will benefit and how they plan to achieve this development.”
“If I receive 20,000 rupees in assistance, I will go from village to village selling vegetables.”
“With an investment of twenty thousand rupees, I can open a fast food shop and earn well.”
“Yes, I cultivate pulses as a second crop using zero irrigation. Our ancestors used to farm this way, and I also save urad and horse gram seeds to farm using this organic method every year.”
“Our fathers and grandfathers were healthy and strong by consuming plenty of nutritious food from the forest, such as Mahua, Tola, Bhadabhadia greens, Mamer greens, Leper greens, and bamboo shoots.”
“I am from 1980. Every year after the rice harvest, I cultivate green gram, and I consume that green gram as food every year.”
“To create community assets by farming fish and selling them in the market.”
“I cultivate lentils as a second crop with zero irrigation, using cow dung manure and following traditional methods. I store black gram and horse gram seeds and use them for cultivation every year.”
“If we get 20 thousand rupees, we can buy goats and start a small business.”
“If our group is provided with an initial capital of 20,000 rupees, we will use that money to make leaf plates and do business.”
“If I am given 20000 rupees, I will start a small business for my financial growth.”
“If we get 20000 rupees, we will open a small paan shop.”
“If I receive twenty thousand rupees in assistance, I will do pig farming and contribute to the financial growth of my family.”
“If we get 20 thousand rupees, we can buy a goat and start a small business.”
“Future generations will forget the previous farming methods. For example, if I have a plow and a ploughshare, I will do it according to my time and will, and I don't need capital for this. If I don't have all these, then I will take the help of machinery, for which I will have to invest capital.”
“Songs, dances, and folk tales are mediums to transfer traditional knowledge from one generation to another.The government should preserve and promote traditional songs, dances, and folk tales in our community so that our mother tongue continues to be spoken by the next generation.Weddings, traditional songs, dances, mandal, and dhol instruments give identity to our tribe - women and men play traditional games.”
