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Graphic Novel KANDHAMAL

Kandhamal's Harvest: Seeds of Hope

Villagers from Kandhamal voice their collective aspiration for government loans to cultivate thriving local businesses from the forest's bounty.

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Many in Kandhamal envision a future where government loans allow them to buy and sell the forest's rich bounty.
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They speak of trading Khali, Thul, various seeds, mahua, honey, and resin, hoping to build their businesses.
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While many dream, some, like Premashila, have already taken steps, securing loans to start businesses like fish trading.
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This shared vision of self-reliance, fueled by the forest's gifts and potential support, remains a beacon of hope for their community.

Community AspirationLivelihoodForest ProduceEconomic EmpowermentHopeSelf-Sufficiency

Woven from 41 voices

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My name is Kalicharan Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Khali, Thul, seeds, Mahul, honey, and resin.

— Manu Digal

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My name is Runda Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell sal seeds, mahua, honey, and resin.

— Manu Digal

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My name is Balendra Mallik, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell oilseed cake, Thul, seeds, Mahua, honey, and resin.

— Manu Digal

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My name is Subeshwar Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda Block. If we get a loan from the government, we could buy and sell Kholee, Thul, Mahul seeds, honey, and resin.

— Manu Digal

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My name is Niveshwar Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell 'kholi', 'thul', seeds, mahua, honey, and 'jhuna'.

— Manu Digal

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My name is Kartik Mallick. I am from Keramaha village, Baligada block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Kholi, Thul, seeds, Mahua, and Mahua resin.

— Manu Digal

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I am Premashila. My police station, my village is Kujanga. I took twenty thousand rupees and did my fish business.

— Santilata Nayak

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My name is Dhaneswar Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Khali, Thul, seeds, Mahula honey, and resin.

— Manu Digal

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My name is Kashinath Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell honey, Mahul seeds, and resin.

— Manu Digal

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My name is Piana Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell forest minor produce like mahua flowers, mahua seeds, and resin.

— Manu Digal

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My name is Nabaghan Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell 'khulu thula' seeds, mahua, and resin.

— Manu Digal

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My name is Latra Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Kholi Thula, Mahua, honey, resin, and seeds.

— Manu Digal

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My name is Nikeshwar Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda Block. If we receive a loan from the government, we would purchase and sell kholi, thul, seeds, mahua, honey, and jhuna.

— Manu Digal

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My name is Shukadev Mallik, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell kholi, thul, seeds, mahua, honey, and jhuna.

— Manu Digal

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My name is Bharat Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell items like Kholi, Thul, seeds, Mahul, Mahun, and Jhuna.

— Manu Digal

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