576 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“Name Upendra Mallick, village Salaguda block. It would be good if Kangu Kuheri Mandia Jana, which was there before, is brought back now.”
“ନାମ ଉପେନ୍ଦ୍ର ମଲ୍ଲିକ ଗାଁ ସଲାଗୁଡା ବ୍ଲକ ପୂର୍ବରୁ କାଙ୍ଗୁ କୁହେରୀ ମାଣ୍ଡିଆ ଜନା ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ଫେରାଇ ଆଣିଲେ ଭଲ ହେବ”
translated from Odia
Nearby, citizens express significant concern regarding the decline of traditional agricultural practices, specifically the loss of indigenous grains like Kangu, Kuheri, Mandia, and Jana. There's also a deep longing for the preservation of traditional health remedies and cultural practices, including old games and local customs. Economically, many individuals report struggles, with numerous requests for financial assistance to kickstart small businesses or invest in agricultural equipment. 💡 However, the submissions also highlight a proactive spirit; citizens are eager to revive heritage crops 🌱, engage in sustainable farming, and are ready to utilize government loans for ventures such as goat farming, mushroom cultivation, papad making, fish businesses, and trading forest produce, showcasing strong community-driven solutions to improve their livelihoods. 💰
“My name is Prashant. Previously, I used to cultivate millet, ragi, and maize.”
“Swapna Digal, from Kandhamal district, states that if she receives ₹20,000, she will start goat farming and improve her financial situation.”
“Name Sahadev Mallick, village Keramaha Block. It would be good if the Kangu, Kuheri, Mandia, and Jana (grains/seeds) that were previously available are brought back now.”
“My name is Mamata Digal. My village is Raka Teju, the Panchayat is Siangbali, and the block is Daringbadi. If I receive 20,000 rupees, we will cultivate mushrooms and support our family.”
“My name is Prabha Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we were to take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell 'kholi thul' seeds, mahua, honey, and resin.”
“What will you say? Are you going to speak?”
“Prapul Mallick from Keramaha village has currently started cultivating millet, jowar, foxtail millet, and corn with great effort.”
“In the past, our bodies were pure, and that's why we used to live. That 'hada pahada' (traditional remedy derived from strong, natural sources), even if it was fragile like glass, it could sprout (i.e., have an effect). If that ground powder was consumed, it protected us. We used to get well from it. And if there was fever or illness, that was a big problem. Even if we got the smallest particle of 'anga sher' by grinding it, we used to get well. Now, having abandoned that, even by going to the hospital, we are unable to get well. Gradually, it (life/health) will decline.”
“Peace be upon you. Village, village, who came here? Pachola Bada block, Baleiguda, Kandhamal District. And earlier, in ancient times, in the Kandha community. We don't have a share, daughter. And land. Father Konda, Father Konda, Elder Konda. We also used to live in Bulora. They were there.”
“Name Ranjith Mallick, village Salaguda block. Previously Kangu Kuhuri, Mandia, and Jana were there. It would be good if they are brought back now.”
“A long, sustained tone.”
“If you want to put hay, it's too much. Yes, yes.”
“The message is unintelligible and cannot be translated.”
“Name Ashok Behera, village Panganaju. I want to live in the old village.”
“My name is Dineshwar Mallick, from Salaguda Block. It would be good if the Kangu, Kuheri, Mandia, and Jana (traditional crops) from earlier times are brought back now.”
“I am Praneet. I will be given twenty thousand rupees in hand. I will make papads. There will be no pending issues.”
“Name Biru Mallick, Village Salaguda. We prefer ragi, barnyard millet, foxtail millet, and perahi.”
“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.”
“My name is Gopinath Mallick, from village Keramaha, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Khali, Thula, seeds, Mahua, honey, and resin.”
“My name is Gurumala Pradhan from Kandhamal district. If assistance is provided, I will cultivate mushrooms and make my family happy.”
“My name is Sudu Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Khali, Thul, Mahul, Mahua seeds, and Jhuna.”
“Assalamualaikum. Our block, Oshibali Ghoda. And in the village, they will eat. Earlier, they used to eat millet and bitter yam. Then, query and some sweet potato they were eating. This is restoration. You will say, if this much was being harvested, then it will be used. Query, Rani Ghai emerged.”
“Name, Sudhir, Baliguda Block. Currently, food items include Mandiān, Kuari, Kangu, Tankujau. It would have been good if the cultivation of these food items had been restarted.”
“My name is Gupteshwar Mallik, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we get a loan from the government, we would buy and sell kholi, thul, Mahua seeds, honey, and resin.”
“My name is Saini Pradhan, from Sandakupa village, Gumamaha Gram Panchayat, Kandhamal District. If I am given 20,000, I will buy a water motor for the agricultural land.”
“My name is Kumaraj Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. We used to buy and sell Khōḷi, Thuḷa, seeds, Mahua, honey, and resin from the government.”
“Lako Block, Mona Chatrabana Malliku, Talaguda Dipti, Baliguda Block, Kandhamal District. Earlier, in ancient times, I used to play Bohera game, Bati game, even Pilo game. Now, these games are not played. Those old games are not there anymore. Cricket, cricket games, and football are going on now.”
“Name Nabeshwar Mallick, village Salaguda block. It would be good if Kangu Kuheri Mandia Jona, which was there before, is brought back now.”
“My name is Ali Mallick. My village is Salaguda. In the past, we used to grind millet at Kangu Kuheri, and it gave us strength.”
