4 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“According to the cultural tradition here, we live in this tribal area. Our identity, food, and lifestyle are also kept distinct here. We are considered different among all Indian people.”
“यहां की सांस्कृतिक परंपरा के हिसाब से हम इस आदिवासी एरिया में रहते हैं इसमें हमारी पहचान, खान-पान सबसे अलग भी किया जाता है। हम सबसे भारतीय लोगों में अलग माने जाने”
translated from Hindi
Nearby, the main topics are centered on the strong desire among citizens to preserve their distinct tribal identity and traditional lifestyles 🏘️. They value their unique customs, food, and musical instruments, expressing deep contentment with their current way of life and a strong communal spirit, characterized by shared meals and storytelling. Furthermore, there's a constructive suggestion to foster sustainable rural economic development 💡 by cultivating zero-irrigation crops and ancient grains, actively seeking government encouragement for these initiatives 🌾.
“Instead of focusing too much on urbanization, we can also start businesses in public and rural areas. We can cultivate zero-irrigation crops and include ancient grains, oilseeds, and pulses. The government should provide encouragement for this.”
“Those who are relying on luck, we used to live in this area. Everyone lived together, and in the evening, we would sit down to eat and also hold night gatherings where the elders would tell old stories. And we have to stay together here.”
“Here it was said that tribal people are different from others because their lifestyle is different, customs are different, traditional food is different, and musical instruments are also different. We live in this area and are very happy and we want to live this very life.”
