7 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“This writing, I am Salman Pattanayak, cultivating turmeric.”
“ଲେଖା ଏହି ଲେଖା ମୁଁ ସଲମନ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ ଅଛି ହଳଦୀ ଚାଷ କରିକି”
translated from Odia
In your area, citizens are predominantly expressing a strong need for financial assistance 💰 to support both higher education and various local livelihoods, including turmeric cultivation, sewing, and carpentry. There are significant concerns about agricultural challenges 🌧️, specifically citing deforestation and a lack of rainfall impacting cultivation, with one individual feeling ridiculed for their farming efforts. While a singular submission expresses a broad national aspiration for global leadership by 2047, the immediate and pressing issues revolve around economic support and environmental factors directly affecting local communities.
“My name is Prem Patmajhi. I work as a carpenter. My village is Pangamaha. The Gram Panchayat is Saramuli. The block is Daringbadi. If the government could help me with 30,000 rupees for this carpentry work, I would be able to buy more carpentry materials and benefit again. So, I request the government to help me with 30,000 rupees. This is my humble request.”
“By the year 2047, our country needs to become the number one country in the world.”
“My name is Ajit Pattnaik. Village Pangama, Post Sharamuli. Block Daringbadi. I have completed my +2 (12th grade). If the government would provide around 50,000 rupees for my +3 (college studies), then I would continue my studies.”
“If I get 20,000 rupees, I will cultivate turmeric. The whole world is laughing at me.”
“My name is Louisa Patmajhi. Village Pangamaha, Panchayat Charamuni, Block Darengawadi. I earn a living by sewing and teach children. So, if I receive 30,000 rupees from the government, I will be benefited. That's all I have to say. Thank you.”
“Due to deforestation, we are unable to cultivate properly. It is not raining.”