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    The cloudTraditional Seed CrisisTraditional Seed ScarcityTraditional Seed AccessForests, Food & BiodiversityTraditional Seeds & RightsForest Livelihoods & RightsForest Produce Loans
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    A dimension within Forest Livelihoods & Rights

    Forest Produce Loans

    Concerns requests for loans to support businesses involved in trading forest products and reintroducing traditional crops.

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    In the Baliguda and Daringbadi blocks, residents are expressing a strong desire for government financial assistance, particularly loans and aid, to bolster their livelihoods 💧. Many submissions highlight the need for capital to purchase seeds, agricultural equipment, and raw materials for local trade, such as honey, resin, and various seeds. The recurring theme is the potential for economic empowerment and family support through such financial backing. Several individuals also expressed a wish for the reintroduction of traditional crops like Kangu, Kuheri, and Mandia, suggesting a focus on reviving local agriculture 💡. Overall, the submissions point towards a need for improved access to financial resources and support for traditional agricultural practices to foster economic growth and stability within these communities 🛣️.

    Dominant Themes

    Access to Government Loans and Financial Assistance
    Agricultural Inputs and Support
    Revival of Traditional Crops
    Economic Empowerment and Livelihoods
    Local Trade and Produce

    Actionable Recommendations

    • 💰 🚜 📈Establish a streamlined process for disseminating government loans and financial assistance specifically for agricultural inputs and local trade initiatives in the Baliguda and Daringbadi blocks.
    • 🌾 🤝 🌱Develop programs to support the revival and cultivation of traditional crops such as Kangu, Kuheri, and Mandia, including providing access to seeds and market linkages.
    • 🍯 💡 🛍Create opportunities for local entrepreneurs to access capital for small-scale businesses focused on trading local produce like honey, resin, and seeds.
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    Synthesised from the stories

    AI-synthesised pieces woven from many community voices on this theme. They may contain errors or interpretation — they're a reflection of the stories, not a record of fact.

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    Leverage Loans for Local Forest Produce

    Community members in Kandhamal utilize government loans to trade in indigenous forest products, strengthening their local economy.

    🎬 Graphic story· Harvesting Future Hopes

    Kandhamal's Harvest: Seeds of Hope

    Villagers from Kandhamal voice their collective aspiration for government loans to cultivate thriving local businesses from the forest's bounty.

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    Cultivate Many Streams of Income

    Villagers are finding creative ways to start small businesses and leverage traditional farming to secure their livelihoods and support their communities.

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    ODISHA, INDIA147 voices

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    💰 🛍️ 🌱

    My name is Subeshwar Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda Block. If we get a loan from the government, we could buy and sell Kholee, Thul, Mahul seeds, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🤝 🌳

    My name is Bineshwar Mallick. I am from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Khali Thul seeds, Mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 📦 📈

    My name is Sumeswar Mallik, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we obtain a loan from the government, we would buy and sell items like kholi, thul, seeds, mahua flowers, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🛍️ 📈

    My name is Gunjara Mallick, from Keramaha village in Baliguda block. If we get a loan from the government, we would buy and sell kholi, thula, seeds, mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🤝 🍯

    My name is Balaram Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell items like kholi, thul seeds, honey, mahua, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    🤝 🌳 💰

    My name is Gupteshwar Mallik, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we get a loan from the government, we would buy and sell kholi, thul, Mahua seeds, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🛍️ 📈

    My name is Dhaneswar Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Khali, Thul, seeds, Mahula honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🤝 🌳

    My name is Lala Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell kholi thula seeds, mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🛒 📈

    My name is Nikeshwar Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda Block. If we receive a loan from the government, we would purchase and sell kholi, thul, seeds, mahua, honey, and jhuna.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🤝 🌱

    My name is Sumant Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we received a loan from the government, we would buy and sell 'kholi thul' seeds, mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🛍️ 🌱

    My name is Gopinath Mallick, from village Keramaha, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Khali, Thula, seeds, Mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🛍️ 🌾

    My name is Kalicharan Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Khali, Thul, seeds, Mahul, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    🏦 💼 💰

    My name is Balendra Mallik, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell oilseed cake, Thul, seeds, Mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🤝 🌾

    My name is Niveshwar Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell 'kholi', 'thul', seeds, mahua, honey, and 'jhuna'.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🤝 🌱

    My name is Nabaghan Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell 'khulu thula' seeds, mahua, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🤝 🌳

    My name is Rabichandra Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell kholi, thul, mahul, honey, seeds, and jhuna (resin).

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🌳 📈

    My name is Runda Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell sal seeds, mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🤝 📈

    My name is Talabu Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we took a loan from the government, we would buy and sell 'kholi', 'thul', seeds, mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🍯 📈

    My name is Kashinath Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell honey, Mahul seeds, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🌳 🤝

    My name is Sukanta Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell items like sal seeds, mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    🏦 🌾 💰

    My name is Mahadev Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell husks, pods, seeds, Mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    🏦 🤝 🌾

    My name is Jitu Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Khali, Thula, seeds, Mahul, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    🏦 🛍️ 💰

    My name is Shukadev Mallik, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell kholi, thul, seeds, mahua, honey, and jhuna.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🌳 📈

    My name is Santosh Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell 'kholi thul' seeds, mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    🏦 🛍️ 🌳

    My name is Kumar Mallick, village Satungia, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Khali Thula, Masanji, Mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🛍️ 🌱

    My name is Gamara Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Khola, Thula, seeds, Mahua, honey, and Juna (resin).

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🛍️ 🌱

    My name is Pratap Mallik, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell kholi, thul, seeds, mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🔄 🌾

    My name is Kashe Mallik, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we get a loan from the government, we would buy and sell kholi, thul, seeds, mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 📈 🌳

    My name is Prabha Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we were to take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell 'kholi thul' seeds, mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🤝 🌱

    My name is Sudu Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Khali, Thul, Mahul, Mahua seeds, and Jhuna.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🛍️ 🌳

    My name is Latra Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Kholi Thula, Mahua, honey, resin, and seeds.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    🏦 🌱 💸

    My name is Labya Mallick, village Keramaha, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Khali, Thul seeds, Mahua, honey, and Lac.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🌳 📈

    My name is Rajeshwar Mallick, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell forest products such as Mahua seeds and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🛍️ 🌳

    My name is Sudam Mallik, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell items like oil cakes, forest leaves, seeds, mahua, honey, and resins.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    🤝 🛍️ 📈

    My name is Parikshita Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell oilcake, husk, seeds, Mahua flowers, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 📈 🌱

    My name is Virat Mallick. I am from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell oilcake, thul, seeds, mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    🏦 🤝 🌱

    My name is Kartik Mallick. I am from Keramaha village, Baligada block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell Kholi, Thul, seeds, Mahua, and Mahua resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🤝 🌳

    My name is Rajan Mallick, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell items like leaves/husks, forest produce, seeds, mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🌳 🛍️

    My name is Narayan Mallik, from Satungia village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell forest products like Mahua seeds, Mahua flowers, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    💰 🤝 🌱

    My name is Duryodhan Mallik, from Keramaha village, Baliguda block. If we take a loan from the government, we would buy and sell husks, pods, seeds, mahua, honey, and resin.

    — Manu Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

    Sources & credits

    The voices in this theme were gathered by these organisations through their community reports.

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