31 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“Mona Manu Dale from Majhi village, Batamaha Block, Kotagudo. We are cultivating a second crop without irrigation, specifically black gram and green gram.”
“ମୋନା ମନୁ ଦଳେ ମାଝି ଗ୍ରାମ ବାଟାମାହା ବ୍ଲକ କଟଗୁଡୋ। ଆମେ ଜଳଶୂନ୍ୟ ଦ୍ଵିତୀୟ ଚାସକରୁ ଅଛୁ। ବିରି ମୁଗୋ।”
translated from Odia
Nearby, the main topics highlight a pressing need for improved rural infrastructure, including roads, schools, healthcare, and reliable drinking water, with citizens expressing hope for resolution by 2047 🛣️. Many also voice concerns about the potential disappearance of invaluable traditional knowledge, cultural practices, and indigenous languages. On a positive note, residents are actively engaged in second crop cultivation, often employing traditional farming methods and preserving local seeds. There's a strong desire to revive and preserve local games, songs, dances, and language, alongside an appreciation for nutritious forest foods 💡. Furthermore, there's a clear interest in micro-financial support to boost local livelihoods, such as vegetable cultivation, Sal leaf plate production, and poultry farming 💰.
“Dal curry, sweet corn rice”
“Finger millet, kueri, foxtail millet, pumpkin, baitalu, black gram, kating, pigeon pea, green gram, queen yam, and rice yam should be included in the midday meal.”
“My name is Madhab Majhi. When a person is mentally stressed, he then mixes with friends and gossips.”
“Name: Madhab Majhi. If I am given 20,000 by the women, I will benefit from vegetable cultivation.”
“My name is Sunita Dalemajhi, from Batamaha, Kotagarh, Kandhamal. The nutritious food found in the forest, Mahua Bhaji, tastes great when eaten with Tila (sesame). It would be good if it is added to children's PDS.”
“Social customs such as talking with friends and visiting temples are followed by the youth.”
“Prabhasini Batkar, we wish that by 2047, issues like road infrastructure, schools, network connectivity, and drinking water problems in villages will be resolved. Along with this, healthcare services should also improve, and proper transportation facilities for commuting should be available.”
“My name is Ramesh Majhi. I have stored moong, arhar, and other seeds for cultivating a second crop.”
“Traditional knowledge about forest medicinal herbs, the language of seeds, animals, and birds should be learned from the elder generation and passed on to the youth.”
“Prabhasini Batkar, we hope that by 2047, problems related to roads, schools, network, and drinking water in villages will be resolved. Additionally, health services will improve, and there will be better transportation facilities.”
“Prabhasini Batakar, we are cultivating a second crop in our villages. We are growing moong, black gram, and pigeon pea together as dry crops.”
“Name - Prabhasini Batkar. In rural areas, the games that used to be played are no longer being played with enthusiasm by people. If those are revived and preserved, it will be beneficial for the current generation to play.”
“Save the forest, conserve the soil.”
“Prabhasini Batkar. If you worship the land from your ancestors in the village, you will gain mental strength. People will feel happy.”
“Ratan Mallick, if I receive 20,000 rupees, I will buy Sal leaf plates and improve my family's financial condition.”
“Songs, dances, Kui language, musical instruments, traditional games, carrying forward to the next generation.”
“Nama-madhaba Majhi, I have stored moong, toor, and urad for the second cultivation.”
“Name - Madhaba Majhi. By 2047, the village will need facilities such as roads, drinking water, schools, colleges, transportation, and healthcare.”
“Name - Madhaba Majhi. The dress, attire, and language of the Kutia Kondh people in our region are all distinct.”
“Yes, I am cultivating a second crop with irrigation and following traditional farming methods and seed protection.”
“My name is Ramesh Majhi. We live together as a family. We do any work together and celebrate festivals happily together.”
“Name - Madhaba Majhi. By the year 2047, the village will have road facilities, drinking water, school and college facilities, transportation facilities, as well as health facilities. Needed.”
“My name is Ramesh Majhi. If you help me with 20000 rupees, I will be benefited by cultivating a second crop.”
“Yes, I cultivate the second crop using traditional farming methods and seed preservation.”
“My name is Ramesh Majhi. We cultivate millet, kodo, and arhar. These can be used as nutrition or for the PDS (Public Distribution System).”
“My name is Madhab Majhi. I have saved mung, tur, and urad (black gram) seeds for a second crop, so I won't have to ask for them.”
“Name: Prabhasini Batkar. Example: Muga Keltha.”
“Name - Madhaba Majhi. The traditional knowledge and skills that were present in our region are on the verge of disappearing. Therefore, we must revive and preserve them.”
“I, Sabina Nayak, received 20,000. I will run my family's poultry business, support my family, improve my financial condition, and bring prosperity to my family.”
