8 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“First I will bring a goat, then I will raise it, then it will have offspring, then I will sell them.”
“બકરી લાવીને પછી પાળવો છે પછી ભોગડા આવે છે પછી વેચુંગા”
translated from Gujarati
Nearby, citizens express a strong desire for self-sufficiency and economic growth, particularly through small-scale ventures. There is a clear interest in starting businesses like animal husbandry 🐐 or food processing (pickle and papad industries) via women's groups, highlighting a need for accessible funding and potential business spaces. Simultaneously, there's a significant call to revive old traditions and natural food practices for improved health and sustainable living, with an emphasis on beneficial, low-irrigation crops and traditional diets 💡. These submissions showcase a proactive community seeking both economic empowerment and a return to healthful, sustainable practices 🌾.
“For zero irrigation, we cultivate gram and mustard. It doesn't require fertilizer or seeds, and the crop is not harmful; it is beneficial. In this, we protect them. Okay.”
“And if Shambhu's money comes, I'll open a shop. But where would I even open a shop and sit to do business? That's it, Arunkush.”
“If I get 20000 in the women's group, I will buy a cow and start my own venture, which will increase my income. - Deepika”
“The Kodo millet food item has puffed up, now it's done.”
“For the future, the old traditions that had ceased need to be restarted, because it benefits food habits and children's health.”
“One should include Kuri, Bajri, Kodra, Bati, and Maal in vegetarian food items because they are natural remedies and beneficial for the body's health.”
“If our women's group gets 20 thousand rupees, then we will start a pickle and papad industry. Monica: Mahadev Group”
