Seeds, Sustenance, Sundargarh

A resilient village woman nurtures her family and community through traditional farming, future planning, and the strength of women's voices in Sundargarh.

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   Earlier, we used to eat small pieces of mahul and ganga sargi gum, for if Mahua is added to our food, it will provide vitamins.

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   This year, we cultivate moong and urad, saving seeds to cultivate them again next year, continuing this cycle.

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   During our regional Nuakhai festival, we welcome elders with respect, and in our Panchayat, women's voices are given importance.

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   In the large open fields, the beautiful crops of rice and mustard will thrive, ensuring we can save for next year's work and our children's future.