24 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“My ancestors used to emphasize farming using organic methods.”
“ମୋର ପୂର୍ବପୁରୁଷ ମାନେ ଜୈବିକ ପଦ୍ଧତିରେ ଚାସ କରିବାକୁ ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵ ଦେଇଥାନ୍ତି।”
translated from Odia
Nearby, the main topics are centered around the importance of preserving traditional practices and environmental stewardship. While there is one mention of increased personal stress, the overwhelming sentiment highlights a strong connection to ancestral ways, including organic farming methods 🌱, traditional seed saving for diverse crops like moong and horse gram, and cultivating second crops with zero irrigation 💧. Citizens also emphasize the critical need to plant and protect forests 🌳 to prevent climate change and maintain traditional livelihoods derived from forest products. There's a clear desire to uphold customs, traditions, and family values, reflecting a deep respect for heritage.
“Yes, we celebrate with the Manjhi every year.”
“I feel happy every day with my family. Village - Ganglaguda Panchayat - Potrel District - Malkangiri Name - Muke Madhi”
“Name: Chandra Madhi Village: Gongla Guda GP: Potrel District: Malkangiri It is necessary to observe the customs and traditions that have been followed in the past.”
“Plant trees in the forest, protect the forest.Name -Sundri PadiamiVillage -Kodeguda”
“Oh, you have kept those valuable moong beans for me in our family.”
“Yes, I am cultivating moong using traditional methods.”
“Yes, I save seeds, and for the past two years, I have been cultivating a second crop, that too with zero irrigation or without any.”
“Yes, I am cultivating the second crop with zero irrigation. Name - Era Madhi Village - Kamwada Panchayat - Kamwada Block - Korukonda”
“In our family, the most valuable seed is green gram (moong). Name - Subash Padiami Village - Kodeguda Panchayat - Potrel Block - Korukonda”
“Yes, I have saved the seeds for second crops. And I have practiced in last.”
“Name Deba madkami Village Kodeguda GP potrel If trees are planted, climate change can be prevented.”
“Ans - In ancient times, people used to bring tubers, leafy vegetables, fruits, and roots from the forest and eat them. They also ate boiled leafy vegetables. Village - Kutiguda Name - Devendra Madkami”
“Village -Kamawada, Panchayat -Kamawada Name -Ajay Madkami People of ancient times used to walk and bury.”
“Yes, I am feeling more stressed or mentally pressured than before. Name - Muka Sodi Village - Gangalaguda Panchayat - Potrel Block - Korukonda District - Malkangiri”
“Yes, I am saving the seeds that I have cultivated myself. Name - Reena Padiami Village - Kamawada Panchayat - Komwada Block - Korukonda”
“For me, my home is as valuable as a temple. I have not handed it over.”
“Name: Debe Podiami, Village: Kodeguda, Gram Panchayat: Potrel, District: Malkangiri. Plant trees, protect the forest.”
“Name Bhima madkami Village Kodeguda GP potrel Dist malkangiri We need to take care of the tree.”
“Name Bira Madhi, Village Kutiguda, GP Mariwada, District Malkangiri. They were living by collecting their livelihood from the forest.”
“The oldest seeds we have are horse gram, black gram, green gram. Name - Padu Madhi Village - Kodeguda Panchayat - Potrel Block - Korukonda”
“When guests come to our house during festivals, we serve them whatever food is prepared at home.Name - Ganga SodiVillage - Pramila PadarPanchayat - PotrelBlock - Korukonda”
“Ans -In ancient times, people used to go to the forest, collect forest products, and sell them. Name -Bhaga Madkami Village -Pramilapadar”
“Yes, I have heard about Developed India. Village - Koyaguda. Name - Mamita Madkami. College Student.”
