20 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“Nutritious food is not available from farming as before; all food available is cultivated with fertilizers. Various root-based foods are also not available in the forest.”
Nearby, the main topics are centered around a significant concern regarding the loss of traditional food sources 🍎 and sustainable agricultural practices. Citizens report a decline in the availability of nutritious, naturally grown foods and forest products like Ghurji rice and pit yams, lamenting the increased reliance on chemically cultivated produce. There's a strong desire to revive traditional farming methods using organic fertilizers and protect diminishing forest resources. Positive proposals include community-led awareness programs like Pandation 💡, forming village committees for forest protection involving SSG mothers, and promoting self-sufficiency in growing chemical-free vegetables. These efforts highlight a collective aspiration for ecological preservation and a return to healthier, traditional ways of living and cultivating. 🧑🌾
“The past was tradition, incorporating both skill and past traditional practices. However, it has neglected both these forms of knowledge. These efforts are aimed at creating useful knowledge.”
“How can we make the community aware through the Pandation program? Also, in the Gram Sabha, on behalf of the community, we can submit a petition and pass a resolution regarding government afforestation.”
“Today, which part of your food, forest, or agricultural life do you feel has been lost the most? Traditional food has been lost.”
“Marna is Sanjaya Suna. Earlier, our ancestors used to eat Ghurji rice, but now that Ghurji rice is not available.”
“Mohan Chandra Gourang Adhikari, Gram Panchayat Temurpani, Block Maldi, District Malgangiri. No, just the name, just the name.”
“Pit yams are currently not found in the forest.”
“First of all, a committee in the village for the protection of the forest and every member of the village should be informed there. SSG mothers should also be involved so that the forest products are not wasted. To fulfill that”
“I wanted to know if you could tell me about the future. ”
“Without saying, I am saying in a rustic way, tell me Menta Daso Karmoo, and without saying completely, tell me Daso Karmoo, and we will also solve Karmoo.”
“Today, I came on behalf of Shramajeevi Vikas Nuapada, and the friendship we have formed with you all, this is in Bisamakatak.”
“start. To revive our traditional farming methods using old techniques, our brothers (farmers) must now become aware. Farming needs to be done using organic fertilizers. And organic in the morning”
“She.”
“I will buy fabric to make Dongira shawls, and along with that, I will buy different colors of yarn. Then I will weave Dongira shawls. After weaving, I will try to earn some money by selling them.”
“If I get my share, I would wish for people to live a life free from rivalry, living instead in peace and unity.”
“Today, Ram learned that the vegetables coming to the market contain a lot of chemicals. That's why we learned to grow our own vegetables and eat them.”
“Producing through traditional agriculture, farming without fertilizer. Various types of fruits, medicinal plants and creepers etc. found in forests are no longer available.”
“Today, do you feel your food is more connected to forest or agricultural life? Firstly, it is necessary to raise awareness in every village to protect the forest and forest-derived foods.”
“But we need to protect the traditional farming that was done before.”
“Today, your food feels like it has become the most significant part of either forest or agricultural life. It's as if Sarapada Saag Basaka was lost in the forest.”
