13 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“It would be very good if you choose all the nutritious greens found in the forest and include them in the video.”
“ଜଙ୍ଗଲରେ ପୁଷ୍ଟିକର ସାଗ ଯାହାସବୁ ମିଳିବ ତାକୁ ଚୁନ କରିକି ଭିଡିଆରେ ସାମିଲ କରିବା ପାଇଁ କଲେ ବହୁତ ଉତ୍ତମ ରହିବ।”
translated from Odia
In your area, citizens highlight several key areas for development and support. There's a notable need for initial capital to kickstart community-led livelihood projects like poultry farming, with multiple groups expressing readiness if provided funds. Citizens also express a strong desire to integrate local and traditional nutritious greens 🌿, such as 'big greens' and 'andre' greens, into public distribution systems and to promote ancestral dietary practices through established nutritional systems. Furthermore, there's a significant call for prioritizing the unique needs and ensuring cultural preservation 🎭 of indigenous inhabitants. Positively, many citizens are already engaging in proactive efforts such as cultivating second crops and exploring zero-water farming methods 💧, demonstrating a strong self-sufficiency and an interest in sustainable practices.
“Local forest greens like big greens and 'andre' greens are rich in vitamins. Therefore, it would be very beneficial if they were included in the PDS (Public Distribution System).”
“If the government provides our community with ₹20,000, we will start a poultry business.”
“For a developed India by 2047, all villages must have their basic facilities completed.”
“We should establish a nutritional system to promote the food items that our ancestors collectively prepared.”
“The government provided 20,000 rupees to the community for poultry farming.”
“I will pay attention to how much aid the government provides to Sri Lanka.”
“I always cultivate a second crop and also collect seeds.”
“Among the tribal people, our indigenous inhabitants are different; their food, housing, and clothing are completely distinct. Therefore, the government must immediately prioritize this.”
“We need to preserve our culture because if all cultures are lost, the coming generation, our children, will forget all songs, dances, and traditions. Therefore, it is necessary to protect and preserve its literature.”
“Yes, I want to do zero-water farming. In the coming days, I will try to collect seeds.”
“If the government provides a few thousand rupees capital to the Mother's Group, they will undertake chicken farming.”
“If the community receives 20,000 rupees from the government, then we will do poultry farming.”
