Livelihood & Nutrition Security

There is an electricity problem in our village. There is a water problem in our village. Ration is not directly available in our village.

— Anand tandiya · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh

There is a water problem in our village. It has not reached every house. And there is also a road problem, due to which people have to face a lot of difficulties.

— Rupesh Maravi · Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh

Government rations are not received on time. Ration shopkeepers sometimes give less rice, and sometimes they open late. It is only us, the poor, who face these problems.

— VEER SINGH SIJUI · Kharasawan, Seraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand

We are not able to receive any of the government's schemes because our panchayat is far away. We face a lot of difficulty in commuting to and from there, so we are facing problems.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey

The government scheme's food grain vehicle is not being brought to the village, so there is a problem of food grains for our village.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey

The government is providing PDS (Public Distribution System), mom, are eight additional items needed there? My name is Nirabati Pradhan. And the food that the government is providing, we are not able to get protein-rich food from it, and that's why we are facing a little difficulty. That is protein-rich food.

— Dillip pujari · Phiringia, Kandhamal, Odisha

I am a housewife at home. Gas shortage is very difficult for us. If our gas runs out and we book it, it takes 60 days to get it. Even if we book, it takes more than 10-15 days to get it. Also, because it's sold on the black market, we don't get it properly because it's a village. It's very difficult for firewood. Firewood prices have also increased. Due to gas shortage, firewood prices have also increased a lot, so we can't buy that either. Gas shortage is very difficult for us. Cooking itself is very hard. Don't know what to do.

— Divagar N · Kuppamuthu valavu, Jalakandapuram, Salem

Due to the road problem in our village, the things that should be available are not being received under the government's scheme.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh

My name is Thanapalu. The cylinder is not easily available. They are making us wait for 45 to 50 days. Since the cylinder is not readily available, we are cooking on other stoves. They are not even providing the cylinder properly. The price has also gone up. It's a bit difficult. Other stoves are also not easily available. We are unable to cook food in any other way. And it's raining like this. It's a bit difficult. I don't know what to do. It would be fine if we got cash easily. All the prices have gone up. Even with increased prices, they are not giving it properly, they are not delivering. Anyway, they are making us wait for 50 to 60 days. It's a bit difficult.

— Divagar N · Parakkalur AD Street, Salem, Tamil Nadu

Our village has a severe water problem, which causes us a lot of trouble. We do get water now, but in the summer season, we struggle for water.

— Ram Maravi · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh

Government-approved PDS, in that, do you need more? My silent chief, and the government is providing food, but we are not able to get protein-rich food in it, and that's why we are having a little difficulty. That is protein-rich food.

— Dillip pujari · Phiringia, Kandhamal, Odisha

There is a problem in this village. Food grains are not brought and delivered to this village, and people have to go 7 kilometers to fetch them. The problem is that food grains should reach this village.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey

The road in our village is dilapidated. People are facing a lot of difficulty in commuting, and for getting it repaired.

— Ramdhani Pal · Chhapaka, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh

There is an electricity problem in the village. While connections have been made in many houses, many more are still pending. The monthly electricity bill of ₹300 is a problem, and electricity should be provided to every house.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey

Some families are not receiving ration food grains.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh

My name is Dhruvanath Bisoi. My village is Kinaria, Panchayat Bamunia, Block Darimuli, District Kandhamal. I have a small grocery shop. Due to lack of funds, I am unable to bring more grocery items and conduct business. If the government provides me some support.

— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha

There is no paved road in our village and no road to reach home, it becomes a big problem during the rainy season, and there is a problem with drinking water, and there is a need for a school and hospital for studies.

— bachcha lal · Shahganj, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh

My name is Bijay Rohita. Village Rangaguda, Panchayat Baunia, Block Dharimadi, District Kandhamal. I have a small grocery shop. With the help of that shop, I am supporting my family. Due to lack of money, I am unable to keep more shop items. If the government gives me 50,000

— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha

There is a problem. Food grains are not delivered to the people of this village via vehicles, and they have to travel 7-8 kilometers to get them.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey

The government sometimes provides us (with support). But if we rely on our own efforts, we earn more, and the family can manage without financial strain. Moreover, because registration is involved in this, our family's current earnings are forced to be minimal.

— Rupesh Maravi · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh

There is a very big shortage of gas in our rural areas. Because of this, we have to work very hard to manage household expenses. Due to the increase in gas prices, we cook on a traditional stove (chulha). We bring fuel from the farm and cook on a chulha. And because the prices of fuel have also increased, we travel on foot.

— Pragati Raut · Akola, Maharashtra

Some members of our family are not getting their names added to the ration card, so there is a problem concerning names on the ration card.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey

We are from a rural area, and our problems are not always resolved. Also, information about our situation here does not reach the government administration.

— Ram Maravi · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh

There is a borewell problem in the village, that is why there is a problem.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey

I am Lakshmanarayanan. I am a weaver. Now, due to the gas shortage, cooking is very difficult. Now, we have to buy firewood from nearby to cook. They have also increased the price of firewood due to the shortage. So, it's very difficult now. Now, it's the rainy season. During the rainy season, from 5-6 PM, strong winds blow. It rains. So, cooking with firewood is a bit difficult. If there wasn't this gas shortage, we could manage a bit. Our weaving business is already going through some difficulties. Now, with this situation, life is becoming a bit harder.

— Divagar N · Parakkalur AD Street, Salem, Tamil Nadu

There are various types of problems in our village, and there is a need to work on those things as well.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh

My name is Mithun Patra. My village is Tayariga. I am a farmer. Due to the lack of mechanical seeds, I am not able to do much farming. If the government provides 50 thousand rupees through assistance, it would help in the upbringing of my family.

— Susila Behera · Gajapati, Odisha

There is a water problem in our village.

— Sonmati · Ormaura, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh

There is a water problem in our village.

— SUSANTA PATTNAYAK

There is a problem in the village. Food rations are not being given to the people even after being brought to this village.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey

There is an electricity problem in the village. Many houses do not have electricity connections. Despite this, several houses are receiving increased electricity bills of ₹300. The problem is electricity.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey

There is a market problem for the village, and people are traveling very far for the market. So this is also a very big problem for us.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey

I am facing the LPG crisis because in my house the food which takes time to cook will not be cooked. Even though my father is facing issues in the industry, he is not getting jobs to do. Due to blocking of the state of hormuz. My mother and brother are working so , we are living on their incomes which is decent to survive.

— Deepak Oraon · Mahua, Vaishali, Bihar

My name is Program Raita. I am a farmer. While I support my family by farming, I also provide education to my children. But due to lack of funds, I am unable to farm properly. Although...

— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha

The government provides us with work. If it is for us, then we can earn more and support our family comfortably. And there is registration involved in this. That is why, currently, our family's income is barely sufficient.

— Rupesh Maravi · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh

There is a water problem in the village. People have to go far for water. So the problem is water, and there are very few hand pumps in this village.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey

My name is Morunga Podra. My village is Khadibuda, Gram Panchayat Tatiya, Block Janigada, District Kandhamal. I am a mason. I support my family through masonry work. But since I don't have my tools, I am unable to do my masonry work properly. Although the government has provided me 30,000 rupees assistance...

— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha

My name is Shankara Patra. I am a farmer. My village is Tiariga, my Gram Panchayat is Katinga, my block is Daringbadi, district Kandhamal. I am a farmer. Due to the lack of machinery, I am not able to do much farming. If the government provides me with 50,000 rupees assistance, it would be helpful in supporting my family.

— Susila Behera · Gajapati, Odisha

Due to living conditions

— Sunita Kumari · Ghorawal, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh