A dimension within Resource Scarcity & Environment
This theme centers on agricultural concerns such as crop seed shortages and the need for traditional seeds, alongside requests for afforestation to combat deforestation and drought.
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This time, we are not receiving seeds from the agriculture department, which is a problem. We need to get some seeds from the agriculture department.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
This time, the agriculture department is not providing Rabi seeds, which is a problem for us, so the government should provide Rabi seeds.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We want from the government that if we get free seeds for the Rabi crop, then we can cultivate another crop. Currently, due to our economic situation, we are unable to cultivate another crop.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
This time, the price of seeds from the agriculture department is very high, so we are unable to take seeds from the agriculture department. Therefore, we want the government to reduce the price of seeds so that we can grow another crop.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
If the agriculture department is not providing seeds this time, then there is a problem.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
The agriculture department is not providing Rabi seeds to the farmers, due to which the farmers are troubled. Our problem is that the government should provide Rabi seeds on time.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
My name is Sabita Pradhan. My village is Ghosaguda. The block is Tikabali. In earlier times, we used to cultivate in the forests. And we used to cultivate millets, corn, black gram, and horse gram. We used to cultivate all those. Fertilizer was not even needed there. And even if we want to cultivate now, we are not getting seeds. That's why we are requesting the government that if they provide us with seeds, we will be able to cultivate and sustain ourselves.
— Sunita Pradhan · Tikabali, Kandhamal, Odisha
This time, if Ravi's seeds are not being provided by the agriculture department, then it is a problem. We should get seeds from the agriculture department at the right time so that we can cultivate other crops.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
There is a borewell problem in our village. Due to the unavailability of water easily in the fields, we are unable to grow a second crop.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
The agriculture department does not provide us with seeds on time. Therefore, our problem is that the agriculture department should provide us with Rabi seeds before time.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
My name is Naresh Pradhan, from Dalabali village, Jiridikia Gram Panchayat, K. Nuagaon Block, Kandhamal District. Currently, due to a shortage of seeds and lack of irrigation, we are unable to cultivate a second crop. Therefore, please provide us with seeds for cultivating a second crop.
— Rajib Pradhan · Sarangada, Kandhamal, Odisha
My name is Jarunal Pradhan, and my village is Piparodi. And the GP (Gram Panchayat) is Piparodi block, Tikabali. In the past, we used to clear the forest there and plant millet, ragi, and corn. But today, we are not able to get those seeds. That's why we are requesting the government for seeds.
— Sunita Pradhan · Tikabali, Kandhamal, Odisha
We only want from the government that we receive free Rabi crop seeds, so that we can cultivate other crops. Due to our financial situation, we are unable to cultivate other crops. Therefore, we want free seeds from the government.
— 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
My name is Nathu Baru Rayat. Village Rangaguda, Panchayat Bamangaon, Block Daringbadi, District Kandhamal. I am a farmer. I wish to cultivate a second crop, but I am unable to get seeds properly. As a result, I am deprived of this second cultivation. If the government...
— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha
To promote farming, due to the lack of irrigation facilities here, we are unable to grow a second crop well.
— Ram Maravi · Dindori, Madhya Pradesh
My name is Abhirat. Village Rangaguda, Panchayat Bamunigaon, Block Daringbadi, District Kandhamal. I am a farmer. I want to cultivate a second crop, but I am unable to get seeds, due to which I cannot cultivate. And help could have been provided.
— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha
My name is Bijay Rahit. I am a farmer. But due to the lack of seeds for the second crop, I am unable to do the second crop. If the government provides me with seeds for the second crop, I will be able to do the second crop and support my family.
— Usharani Dandasena · Gajapati, Odisha
We are not receiving seeds from the agriculture department on time, so we want the government to ensure that we receive seeds from the agriculture department on time.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
I am a farmer from Nason Dharapada village. I want to cultivate a second crop, but I am not getting seeds, so I am unable to cultivate a second crop. If the government had provided me with seeds for the second crop, then I would have cultivated the second crop and become more profitable and could have helped my family's livelihood.
— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha
It is a big problem if the village farmers are not getting seeds from the agriculture department. They have been told many times, but they are not providing any seeds.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
My name is Monohir Padila, from Khariguda village. I am a farmer from Katinga Gram Panchayat, Jarimal Block, Kandhamal District. I want to cultivate a second crop. But I am not getting seeds, as a result of which I am unable to cultivate. I hope that if the government provides seeds for the second crop, I could cultivate and become more profitable, thereby receiving help to support my family.
— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha
Due to the lack of soil moisture in our village, we are facing difficulty in cultivating a second crop.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Due to deforestation, we are unable to cultivate properly. It is not raining.
— Karunakar Uthansing · Dhusarigan, Kandhamal, Odisha
We cultivate the seeds that we ourselves have saved and kept. And sometimes, the seeds we get from the government, they turn out to be infertile seeds, as a result, they don't even sprout. And consequently, we won't cultivate, [and we just] get the [negative] result. This is a big problem.
— RITARANI PRADHAN · Raikia, Kandhamal, Odisha
My name is Sarat Kancha. I am a farmer. I want to cultivate a second crop in our village. But I am not able to get the seeds properly. Or I am not able to contact the government institutions. If I would have received the seeds, then I would have cultivated the second crop and supported my family.
— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha
It seems Kuntula Pada village is Kutrabali. In Delhi, there is also Titrabali. In the past, we used to plant seeds like paddy, millet, maize, etc., in the hills. And no fertilizer was used in this cycle. That's why our health was good. And now we are unable to get these seeds. Therefore, we request the government. If you provide us with seeds, we will be able to cultivate. Thank you.
— Sunita Pradhan · Tikabali, Kandhamal, Odisha
My name is Asit Rohit. My village is Ziro Nagar. My panchayat is Kamaliya block, Uparumadala, district Kondala. I am a farmer. I want to cultivate a second crop, but since I haven't received seeds, I am unable to cultivate. If the government had provided me with seeds for the second crop, I would have been able to cultivate it and gain more profit.
— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha
It is only due to your (mere) invitation/request that there is a lack of trees and plants on the hills. As a result, we are not getting rain on time. Also, due to deforestation, wood, leaves, or roots, which were helpful for our survival, are not available. Therefore, we request the government to plant trees and plants in our forests as part of afforestation. And if some assistance was provided, it would have been good. Proper management.
— Subash Sabhasundar · Maradipanga, Kandhamal, Odisha
My name is Keshab Bhai Ku. My village is Brahmanigaon, Panchayat Brahmanigaon, Block Daringbadi, District Kandhamal. I want to cultivate paddy, but due to lack of seeds, I am unable to cultivate paddy. If the government provides me with seeds for paddy cultivation, then I will be able to cultivate paddy and support my family.
— Usharani Dandasena · Gajapati, Odisha
My name is Babula Patra. I am a farmer. Due to the lack of seeds, I am unable to cultivate much. I am also unable to do so due to lack of machinery. If the government provides me with 50,000 rupees in assistance, it would help in maintaining my family.
— Susila Behera · Gajapati, Odisha
There is a lack of new technology, good seeds, and irrigation. We do farming, but the cost is high and the profit is low.
— VEER SINGH SIJUI · Seraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand
My name is Keshab Bhai. My village is Brahmania, Panchayat Brahmania, Block Daringbadi, District Kandhamal. I wish to cultivate paddy, but due to the lack of seeds, I am unable to cultivate paddy. If the government provides me with seeds for paddy cultivation, then I will be able to cultivate paddy and support my family.
— Usharani Dandasena · Gajapati, Odisha
Due to the absence of black soil in the village, we are unable to cultivate other crops.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
My name is Bikram Kandha. Village Mandi Panka, Panchayat Bamaniga, Block Daringbadi, District Kandhamal. I am a farmer, I very much wish to do a second crop. But due to lack of seeds, I am unable to cultivate. If the government provides me assistance with seeds for the second crop, I will cultivate the second crop and be able to take assistance for the sustenance of my family.
— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha
In this village, the forest has been damaged a bit more than before this time. Herbs cannot be collected, and because of that, we...
— Padmini Bhoi
Our problem is that seeds should be brought from the agricultural department and given in Khalodi village so that we don't have to go to such a large level and can receive seeds in Khalodi itself.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
My name is Pichi Dalabehera. My village is Yariga. Gram panchayat is Katinga. District is Kandhamal. Block is Daringbadi. I am a farmer. Due to the lack of seeds, I am unable to cultivate. If the government provides me with 50,000 rupees in assistance, it would help in the upkeep of my family.
— Susila Behera · Gajapati, Odisha
Now I am in a lot of trouble because I am not in the forest. It would be very beneficial if medicinal plants were supplied to the village. Now that is not available, so please provide those.
— Parikshit Majhi · Balangir, Odisha
We do not have seeds saved, but we want to cultivate green gram as a second crop. If the government provides seeds by December 15, we can cultivate and benefit.
— PRADEEP KUMAR KANHAR
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.
Across Kandhamal, farmers yearn to cultivate more, especially a vital second crop, but are held back by a persistent lack of seeds and essential funds.
Residents of Maradipanga voice their daily struggles and collective aspirations for government assistance to cultivate better livelihoods, restore their environment, and build a more developed future.
In rural Mandla, communities grapple with the everyday reality of distant governance and essential services that remain out of reach, despite repeated pleas.
A dedicated farmer, facing financial constraints and a lack of resources, seeks to revive traditional farming methods with vital support, aiming to secure his family's future and inspire his community
The voices in this theme were gathered by these organisations through their community reports.
