174 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“Hey there. First, get it started. Now start speaking here.”
“अबे त। पहिलै कही चालू कर ले रे। बोली अब हिनी चालू कर।”
translated from Hindi
Nearby, the main topics are centered around significant challenges in infrastructure and socio-economic well-being. Citizens report issues such as dilapidated roads, a severe lack of essential facilities like water, electricity, hospitals, schools (including boundary walls), and internet connectivity in many villages and hilly regions 💧. Furthermore, financial hardship is a prevalent concern, with many individuals seeking small capital (around ₹20,000) to start businesses like grocery shops, fish farming, goat rearing, or sewing. Disturbingly, social issues like the burden of dowry in marriages are leading to substantial debt and distress. Despite these challenges, there's a strong and proactive desire for community development and self-sufficiency 💡. Submissions highlight a drive for economic empowerment through various forms of farming and small enterprises. There's also an emphasis on preserving traditional knowledge, particularly in sustainable agriculture using local, low-water crops and organic fertilizers, ensuring nutritious food for children. Communities express clear aspirations for comprehensive development by 2047, including robust infrastructure and improved livelihoods 🛣️.
“Because for the knowledge of our tradition and culture to the next generation.”
“Farming of puri, make beds, that is samosas then is a samovar.”
“We all want money. How can we get subsidies for goat farming? How can we obtain it? We want to get it.”
“Music makes one happier”
“Meenal De can cultivate the most valuable crops to ensure children receive nutritious food rich in iron and calcium.”
“Do you want to do goat farming for ₹20000?”
“First of all”
“If you bring this and make it well-established, then bring everyone along; no one will get sick quickly. Otherwise, later you will have to spend ₹1000-₹500 on medicine. If you make even a ₹10 or ₹5 herbal drink (kadha) for your family, your family will remain safe.”
“Will do poultry farming for 20000”
“We tribal people are somewhat untouched by the influence of education. While others eat standing up at weddings, we tribal people eat sitting on the ground.”
“And in the public works of the districts, only 54 meters of 'from line' are installed. And for the districts whose crops have been damaged, for them, the districts.”
“The road leading to our Babni village is currently dilapidated.”
“Spinach greens, goat's milk, banana, cow's milk, and lentils are all good for children's nutrition, for their health, and for their brains.”
“We will do fish farming.”
“Our village's plan is such that by 2047, water, internet, and hospital facilities are established in our village so that the village can develop.”
“If we get ₹20000, we can open a small shop.”
“It is very important to save old traditions. Because nowadays, in marriages, many people are getting burdened with debt due to the 'tilak' (dowry) from the bride's side. And because of tilak, people self-”
“People of the past used to sing Karma.”
“Want to do your own business.”
“If we get ₹20000, we will do fish farming and then gradually expand it.”
“Our poultry farming became a home.”
“Fill the shop! Fill the shop!”
“I am looking for something to talk about.”
“The shop has closed due to circumstances. We need help for the samosas so that we can move forward.”
“When the body is understood, let it become pure water.”
“Everyone is requested that brothers bring their own resources, work, support their children, and earn a living.”
“We can do farming for ourselves with 20,000. It's just farming, we can do it. We manage our own livelihood. Tell me, sir. Greetings, thank you.”
“The most nutritious cultivation in our village area is maize, which we want the government to preserve.”
“By 2047, we hope that arrangements for water for irrigation can be made in our village area, and hospital facilities can be available.”
