19 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“We are ready for this. We will choose a small, small-scale industry, such as making papad or pickles. We will support our women so that their families can run well, and with this and other income, we can manage our families properly.”
“करने को तैयार हैं हम अपना ऐसा उद्योग चुनेंगे जो छोटा हो लघु उद्योग हो जैसे कि पापड़ बनाना अचार बनाना और हम अपनी महिलाओं को सपोर्ट करेंगे जिससे उनका परिवार अच्छे से चल सके और आय आय अन्य आय से हम अपना परिवार अच्छे से”
translated from Hindi
Nearby, the main topics are a mix of challenges and proactive community initiatives. While some residents express concerns about lack of irrigation 💧 for second crops and the erosion of traditional seed conservation methods, there's a strong, collective drive towards economic self-sufficiency. Many groups, particularly women, are eager to start small-scale businesses 💡 such as bakeries, goat farms, papad and pickle making, and home-based food services, often contingent on receiving initial capital like ₹20,000. There's also a deep appreciation for tribal identity and traditional knowledge, including practices for environmental conservation and the promotion of nutritious local produce for school meals.
“In my village, there are many wild fruits and vegetables that should be included in school meals, in the midday meal. This is a request to the government.”
“I will start a small restaurant from home with 20,000 rupees where traditional breakfast and tea will be served.”
“Start saying that if I receive 20,000, my group and I will together open a bakery and run a bakery business.”
“And it is being said here, referencing the 15-second message, that if I or my group receive ₹20,000, we will open a bakery together.”
“Yes, I have a plan for this. If I get 20000, I will start a pickle and papad business with my friends.”
“As soon as this time has started, whatever you say here will be recorded, and after recording, if you want, for example, it's 8 seconds and you want it to finish, you can go down and click on 'Submit Message' here. And second, like your”
“We women will collectively start a business of domestic products and food items. We will start small-scale work from home, and because raw materials are easily available here, we will provide employment to homemakers.”
“There are many things that define our tribe, such as tribal identity, a deep connection with nature, a collective lifestyle, traditional knowledge, and our connection to folk culture.”
“No, no local seeds have been stored.”
“If we are given an initial capital of ₹20000, which industry would we choose? Sorry.”
“My group and I will do goat farming.”
“The Bhulvali maize of our village is very tasty and also very nutritious, and its seeds have been saved by many families.”
“I am recording.”
“No, I do not grow a second crop with zero irrigation. Now the question is complete.”
“The most beautiful thing in our culture is that through stories, we teach our generation how to save the forest, save the river, save the water, and save the birds.”
“No, I don't do self-irrigation farming and I don't conserve seeds using traditional methods.”
“Our family has been living here for the past 200 years. We are the native inhabitants of this region. Our ancestors have also lived here!”
“For 2700, anyone to you if you come, I use any traditional beach.”
