21 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“If our group is given an initial capital of 20,000 rupees, we will invest that money by buying paddy.”
“ଆମ ଗୋଷ୍ଠୀ କୁ 20000 ଟଙ୍କା ପ୍ରାରମ୍ଭିକ ପୁଞ୍ଜି ଦିଆ ଗଲେ ଆମେ ସେହି ଟଙ୍କା ରେ ଧାନ କିଣି ପୁଞ୍ଜି ନିବେଶ କରିବୁ l”
translated from Odia
In your area, citizens are keenly focused on enhancing community well-being and sustainable livelihoods. There's a strong emphasis on improving children's nutrition by incorporating local forest produce and traditional foods like millets into school mid-day meals 🍎. Many groups are seeking initial capital for small businesses, ranging from making leaf plates and Sattu to investing in paddy or raw vegetables, aiming for economic self-sufficiency 💰. There's also a deep commitment to traditional, organic farming methods, particularly for pulse cultivation without irrigation 🌱. Citizens also highlight the importance of infrastructure (water, roads, schools, health) and women's development, while expressing concerns about forest degradation and advocating for the preservation of traditional knowledge and culture for future generations 🌳.
“I have heard about Developed India. In my opinion, Developed India has a system for the social, economic, and political development of women. Our four main infrastructure needs are – water, roads, schools, health. In the Gram Sabha, women's - I have heard about Developed India. In my opinion, Developed India has a system for the social, economic, and political development of women. Your village's four main infrastructure needs are – water, roads, schools, health. In the Gram Sabha, women's voices are sometimes heard, voices are sometimes heard.”
“I have been living in this village since my grandfather's time. Our tribe originated in this surrounding area. The forest has changed a lot; valuable trees, herbs, and animals have all disappeared. If we do not protect it, the forest will be destroyed within the next 20 years, and all kinds of wild animals, medicinal trees, and plants will vanish. The younger generation should be taught traditional forest and tribal knowledge from elders and transfer it to the next generation, and camps should be organized to preserve it.”
“I have heard about developed India. In my opinion, developed India has a system for the social, economic, and political development of women. Your village's four main infrastructure needs are water, roads, schools, and health. Women's voices are sometimes heard in the Gram Sabha.”
“Yes, I cultivate pulses as a second crop with zero irrigation. Our ancestors used to cultivate these crops, and I also store black gram and horse gram seeds and cultivate them every year using this organic method.”
“I have heard about Viksit Bharat (Developed India). In my opinion, Viksit Bharat has a system for the social, economic, and political development of women. The four main infrastructure needs are water, roads, schools, and health. In the Gram Sabha (village council), women's voices are sometimes heard, sometimes heard.”
“If our group is provided with an initial capital of 20,000 rupees, we will use that money to make leaf plates and run a business.”
“- I have heard about developed India. In my opinion, developed India has social, economic, and political development systems for women. Your village's four main infrastructure needs are water, roads, schools, and health. - Women's voices are sometimes heard in the Gram Sabha.”
“Our ancestors used to cultivate pulses as a second crop without irrigation, adopting organic methods. I also cultivate every year using this method by saving black gram and horse gram seeds.”
“If our group is given an initial capital of 20000 rupees, we will invest that money by buying paddy.”
“Yes, I cultivate pulses as a second crop with zero irrigation. Our ancestors used to cultivate this before, and I also save black gram and horse gram seeds and cultivate every year using this organic method.”
“If our group is given an initial capital of 20000 rupees, we will make and sell Sattu with that money.”
“If our group is provided with an initial capital of 20000 rupees, we will use that money to make leaf plates and run a business.”
“If our community is given an initial capital of 20,000 rupees, we will buy paddy with that money and invest the capital.”
“- I have heard about developed India. In my opinion, developed India has a system for social, economic, and political development for women. Your village's four main infrastructure needs are water, roads, schools, and health. - Women's voices are sometimes heard in Gram Sabha.”
“Local forest products like Kendu, Char, Jamu, and palm berries are rich in nutrients. Millets and traditional foods should be included in school mid-day meals to provide more nutrition for the physical and mental development of children. During festivals, are you not including packaged food and food from markets/shops to serve guests?”
“Forest fruits like Kendu, Char, and Mahul, found in the forest, contain abundant nutritious food. It would be good to include them in the mid-day meals of students.”
“Yes, I cultivate pulses as a second crop with zero irrigation. Our ancestors used to cultivate this before, and I also store Urad dal and Horse gram seeds and cultivate every year using this organic method.”
“Songs, dances, and folk tales are mediums for transferring traditional knowledge from one generation to another. The government should preserve and promote traditional songs, dances, and folk tales in our community. Our mother tongue should continue to be spoken by the next generation. Marriage, traditional songs, dances, Mandals, and Dhol musical instruments provide identity to our tribe - women and men play traditional games.”
“Local forest produce such as Kendu, Char, Jamun berries, Sarala leaves, and Mahul contain nutrients. To provide more nutrition for the physical and mental development of children, traditional foods like millet porridge should be included in school mid-day meals. During festivals, do not include packaged food and food from markets/shops to offer to guests.”
“If I am given 20000 rupees as initial capital, I will do a raw vegetable business with that money, grow the capital, and support my family.”