3 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“So, first of all, health is important, and what about your school? Because all schools have become private now, it involves a lot of money.”
“అలా सबसे पहले तो स्वस्थ जरूरी है और यह आपका क्या कहते हैं स्कूल क्योंकि सब स्कूल अभी प्राइवेट हो गया है इसमें बहुत ज्यादा पैसा”
translated from Hindi
Nearby, the main topics are a mix of profound challenges and emerging solutions. Citizens express significant concerns over environmental degradation 🏭 due to land and resource acquisition for industrial projects like coal mining, leading to the loss of traditional farming livelihoods and widespread pollution. There are also worries about the increasing privatization of schools, making affordable education 📚 a substantial financial burden. Despite these difficulties, there's a clear proactive spirit, with individuals seeking direct government support for initiatives like buying a sewing machine to establish new income streams and fostering economic empowerment 🧵.
“Sir, what should we do with the seeds? Farming is finished; all the land, water, and resources have been taken over by the government for things like coal. There's no place here to even plant seeds. The entire environment is polluted. How can farming be done here, and what good are the seeds we've saved?”
“If the government gives me 20,000 rupees, I will buy a sewing machine and do tailoring work.”
