9 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“If I get ₹20,000, I will do goat farming.”
“अगर मुझे ₹20000 मिल जाए तो अगर मुझे ₹20000 मिल जाए तो मैं बकरी पालन करूंगा”
translated from Hindi
Nearby, the main topics are centered on aspirations for a developed future and practical community-led solutions. Citizens express a clear vision for holistic village development by 2047, emphasizing essential infrastructure like education, health, employment, and roads 💡. There's a strong desire to preserve and integrate traditional knowledge and practices, from including forest fruits in school mid-day meals 🍎 for nutrition to protecting local seed varieties and promoting sustainable 'zero-time' crops. Furthermore, several individuals are ready to launch micro-entrepreneurial ventures, such as goat farming or furniture making, with minimal financial support, demonstrating a proactive approach to creating livelihoods 💰. The collective voice highlights self-reliance and the importance of cultural heritage in community well-being and development.
“We young friends are sitting together here and have decided that by 2047, our village should have education, health, employment, roads, etc. Thank you.”
“Fruits obtained from the forest are also important for the physical and mental development of children and for providing nutrition; the government should include them as traditional food items in school mid-day meals.”
“The main reasons for the tribal community being distinct are their unique lifestyle, social structure, culture, and deep connection with nature.”
“Rituals with traditional community practices keep people mentally strong and help them maintain emotional balance. Playing together with youth and so on is also good for health.”
“Local seeds should be preserved. Just like the most precious seed in your family, which has been inherited through old traditions, it should be kept safe. It will be useful in the future and does not spoil quickly.”
“If we grow zero-time crops, it includes whole millets, Kang, etc., and the government should protect this crop in its own way.”
“Do you want to see our India developed by 2047? And for the provision of women in India, is a conservative structure needed in their villages, or should there be a need for water, education, health, internet, etc., and literacy?”
“If I had ₹20,000, I would get a furniture machine and make cots, tables, chairs, etc., from it. My startup would do well with that.”