54 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“Talking with elders Damuru Dhara Nayak Kansari Foot Malkangiri”
“ବଡ ମାନଙ୍କ ସହିତ କଥା ହେବା ଡମୁରୁ ଧର ନାୟକ କଂସାରି ଫୁଟ ମାଲକାନ ଗିରି”
translated from Odia
In your area, citizens express significant concerns regarding the erosion of traditional culture and language 🗣️, fearing their loss within a generation if no proactive steps are taken. There's a strong desire to maintain indigenous practices, Koya dance, and native languages, coupled with urgent pleas for support for traditional livelihoods such as farming and handicrafts. Many residents are requesting financial assistance (₹20,000) to initiate various agricultural ventures like goat, fish, and poultry farming, or to cultivate flower gardens and small plantations. Environmental degradation is a major worry, with reports of deforestation and loss of biodiversity 🌳, highlighting the critical need for forest preservation and sustainable practices. Additionally, there's a focus on preserving nutritious traditional foods and collecting old seeds, alongside calls for improved community facilities like playgrounds and school health services. Some individuals also report experiencing increased mental stress.
“Amidst restrictions and opportunities, Chandra Shekhar Adhikari, Muru Pali, Malkangiri.”
“It is necessary for students to have a playground.”
“Koya dance songs and Koya drum beats introduce us. My name is Muka Madkami. Krusiwada, Malkangiri.”
“I am experiencing more mental stress now than before. Please give the names if possible: Kamaliguda Gorakhunta Malkangiri”
“Let's preserve our tradition and ensure the next generation follows it. - Ram Pujari, Peda Guda, Malkangiri.”
“No, I have forgotten my own language, because today's children wish to live outside and feel ashamed to speak in their own language. Name: Erma Madkami Village: Krusiwada Malkangiri”
“If you give 20000, I will make a flower garden. Name Jharana Madkami, Panarguda, Malkangiri.”
“If you give 20,000, I will do poultry farming. What should I do for the name (formalities)? Krusiwada, Gorakhunta, Malkangiri”
“Yes, in the village work, both boys and girls are playing together a lot. We will stop now. Krusiwada, Malkangiri.”
“The forest is pleasant at Sari Phut of Bala Jhiram village, Malkangiri.”
“Our seeds went outside the country. Keshab Pujari and the priests did Malkhan.”
“To preserve our tradition and pass it on to the next generation. Ram Pujari, Peda Guda, Malkangiri.”
“Yes, fully recognized/important. I will provide the name. Krusiwada, Malkangiri.”
“Family and Forest Mati Singh Nayak Raji Guda Malkangiri”
“Obstacles and opportunities Name Danu Galary Village name Machiamba Gangala Malkangiri”
“The house must remain vacant.”
“Yes, boys and girls want to play equally. I will lose face. Krusiwada, Malkangiri.”
“We save for nutritious food. Name: Parbati Madkami, Ranginiguda, Pedawada, Malkangiri.”
“If I get 20000, I will do goat farming. My name is Rama Padhiami. Gorakhunta, Malkangiri.”
“If 20000 is provided, I will cultivate with water. Name: Sania Kamudi. Ranginiguda, Malkangiri.”
“The rented house needs to remain vacant for more time.”
“I believe that by dancing, singing, and playing, one will stay happy and healthy. Name: Bhime Madhi. Kamaliguda, Gorakhunta, Malkangiri.”
“Wants to stay in one place. Name Anita Madkami, Panarguda, Malkangiri.”
“The government should take steps. Name: Kumar Gute. Village: Krusiwada. Malkangiri.”
“To farm, let's make a handmade plough, let's make an improvised one. Name Ananta Khila Village Machiamba Gangala Malkangiri”
“We get handmade items at fair prices. Name: Daitari Khila. Village: Machiamba, Gangala, Malkangiri.”
“We will give guests things available at home, food items and various fruits, flowers. Nema gita muduli Dekra Pedawada Malkangiri”
“Technology, between obstacles and opportunities. Name: Ungi Padiami. Krusiwada, Malkangiri.”
“The most nutritious forest food is Kailari sago. Name: Gita Muduli, Village name: Dekra, Pedawada, Malkangiri.”
