15 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“Now I've said it, man, it's my year.”
“अब बोला यार मेरे साल है यार”
translated from Hindi
In your area, citizens highlight significant concerns regarding environmental degradation 🌳, specifically the loss of traditional medicinal herbs and foodstuffs due to deforestation, which is impacting tribal culture and biodiversity. There is also a perceived gap in government support systems for the diverse needs of tribal communities. Conversely, there's strong aspiration for future development, including visions for improved infrastructure like good roads and health facilities by 2047 🛣️, alongside the creation of new employment opportunities. Constructive suggestions include preserving old seeds with organic fertilizers for traditional farming, and the potential establishment of small village centers to better address local needs and foster community unity. 💡
“Tribal areas have diverse needs, but currently, the government does not have such a system. If small centers are opened in villages, then in the coming time...”
“Old seeds should be preserved using organic fertilizer, and traditional farming should be practiced following natural methods. This can benefit the agricultural sector.”
“In the tribal area, in earlier times, there were many herbs and their culture. But today, due to deforestation, many birds could not even disperse, and traditional food practices could also not be preserved, leading to their extinction.”
“Okay.”
“Hey mommy, to sit.”
“I will buy a sewing machine if I get ₹20,000, and with it, I will make traditional tribal dresses.”
“This is just for writing, only the entire list needs to be written.”
“I baby baby baby baby baby baby. Oh daddy daddy daddy daddy baby.”
“Hey there you. Hello.”
“There are some collective stories of the village that especially give happiness to people in the village, and by providing unity, everyone in the village cooperates.”
“In olden times, many kinds of herbs were available in our village, but in the current situation, due to the cutting of this forest, some conservation efforts could not be made, which means for us in the coming time...”
“Due to the cutting of trees and plants in the village, various herbs and food items are becoming extinct. We can protect them.”
“In our villages, recognized within the tribal community, various types of medicinal herbs and foodstuffs are easily available. However, due to them being in the wild, we are unable to preserve these herbs and foodstuffs for consumption.”
“By 2047, we will have good roads, good health facilities, and new employment opportunities in every home.”
