7 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“As an Odia, I can make a call. And by making a call, it will facilitate business. I can do it. Isn't it?”
“ଓଡ଼ିଆ ହୋଇଯାଇ ଡକାର ମୁଁ ଗୋଟେ ଡକାନ୍ କରିପାରିବି। ଆଉ ଡକାନ୍ କରିକି ବ୍ୟବସାୟ ସୁବିଧା ହବା ପାଇଁ। କରିପାରିବି। କୋଇତି ତ।”
translated from Odia
In your area, citizens are demonstrating a strong entrepreneurial spirit, with many expressing desires to start small businesses like selling handmade items, forest products, or opening online and cloth shops 🛍️. This drive is often fueled by a perceived lack of job opportunities. A significant concern raised is the inadequate state of communication and transportation facilities, particularly impacting college students' access to education 🚌. There's also a clear aspiration for improved community health services, with a proposal for a village clinic 🏥.
“If I get twenty thousand rupees, I will open a cloth shop. By opening a cloth shop, I can do business. Then I can move forward.”
“Please note that our communication and transportation facilities are somewhat inadequate. Due to significant problems with vehicles, college students are unable to reach properly, and there's a lack of proper transport. So, I wish for us to advance a bit in this area.”
“Oh, my uncle has a small shop at home. Then, they make these small items. Arti Didi, Shanti Nani, and I would bring all their small items and then I would sell them.”
“For twenty-four rupees monthly, by opening a hospital clinic in our village, to keep our village people healthy.”
“Bringing leaves from the forest, then bundling/pressing them, and then selling them.”
“Since we don't have any jobs, we will open some online shops. This will also help some people, and we will feel good if we help them. We are trying to do something.”
