47 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“Earlier, on Holi, many young people used to go to Samat to provide fodder and water, but now even children don't go.”
“पहले होली को समत पर बहुत युवा लोग जाते थे चारा पानी देने के लिए लेकिन अब बच्चे भी नहीं जाते हैं”
translated from Hindi
In your area, citizens highlight significant societal challenges, including the detrimental dowry system and a perceived ineffectiveness in environmental protection efforts 🏞️. There are also pressing needs for improved basic facilities and infrastructure, such as strong dams to prevent water damage. However, there's a strong positive current of forward-looking aspirations for 2047, with calls for comprehensive development including networks, schools, hospitals, permanent housing, canals, and electricity 💡. Citizens are actively proposing constructive solutions, particularly in sustainable agriculture through water-efficient crops and the use of organic fertilizers, reflecting a desire for both ecological balance and robust livelihoods 💧. Many are also seeking modest financial support to foster small businesses or invest in children's education, showcasing a proactive spirit for economic empowerment and community well-being.
“In the past, marriages were decided by the parents. That is, the parents would go to see the girl. But now, the boy himself goes to see his future wife.”
“We should plant trees. Just as we are cutting them, we should also plant them, because trees provide clean air and also bring rain. So, we should plant saplings.”
“Bottle gourd, pumpkin, flat beans, jackfruit, papaya - all these vegetables require less water.”
“If we get ₹20000, then we will do agricultural work such as sowing wheat.”
“Any food should be given on time.”
“wheat”
“Earlier, farming was done using cow dung and goat droppings; that was the fertilizer for the crops, and Kodo millet grew better with it.”
“In earlier Holi festivals, after Holika Dahan, people used to go door-to-door with dholak and majira, singing and playing music, but now by playing DJ...”
“new job.”
“Bottle gourd, pumpkin, semi-jackfruit, and papaya are supplied by the company for vegetables using Kom irrigation.”
“They keep wheat and barley seeds.”
“Kurti and Masuri are the only two crops that are grown without water. I am writing for the copy today.”
“What is eaten from the forest without fertilizer, such as Makkoor, Karvan, Banbair, and Ten - this is all there is.”
“To create your own identity”
“It's as if in developed India, coming from the government, environmental protection and the vision became ineffective. And thirdly, all this is currently not happening; very little progress is being made.”
“Home industry is power”
“There should be a network in 2047. There should be schools for children. And there should be hospitals.”
“A strong dam has not been built in our village. We need a strong dam. If there is no dam, and water keeps coming, then life in all homes and all fields will be ruined.”
“In 2047, there should be a network, schools for children, and hospitals.”
“People of earlier times used to do this kind of farming for subsistence, and without water, without chemical fertilizers, and by eating that grain, there was also strength in the body. But nowadays, this urea and DAP fertilizer is causing a lot of harm.”
“For children's nutrition, papaya and spinach have become important, similar to pigeon pea lentils.”
“We farm with less irrigation. Batari peas, horse gram, and pigeon pea are also grown.”
“This is what cultural preservation will be about: just as we learn from our ancestors, we continue to tell our future generations that yes, this is how to proceed, this is how it will be.”
“Our family gives us happiness every day.”
“Pigeon pea lentils”
“If we get ₹20000, we can open a grocery store. And gradually, we can expand it. We can live a comfortable life.”
“We want the dowry system to disappear. It causes a lot of problems.”
“Singer's shop will open.”
“We should plant trees, just as we are cutting them down, we should also plant them, because trees provide clean air and trees also bring rain.”