Kutinipadar,, April. 28: While the ongoing census work in the state has raised concerns due to incidents of attacks, harassment, and intimidation of census workers in some areas, the people of this region have become a ray of hope for them. Here, instead of fear and unrest, there is an atmosphere of love, respect, humanity, and warmth. When census workers arrive in the villages, the tribal communities welcome them with open hearts—smiles on their faces and hospitality in their hands.
A member of the census team, teacher Chittaranjan Sethi, shared his experience. He said, “Here, I am not just working; experiencing the love of the people.” He added that while working in the scorching 40-degree heat, whenever he visits a village, the villagers first offer him mandia pej (ragi porridge). Sometimes, they also invite him to have pakhala (fermented rice). He also mentioned that the villagers extend full cooperation in every aspect of the work.
Mr. Sethi, who is a teacher at Panaspadar School under Jodamba Panchayat in the Swabhiman area, is currently carrying out census work in villages like Panaspadar, Panapadar, Kutinipadar, and Nuaguda.
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