“DSS works with agrarian, tribal and forest dwelling community to deal with food and livelihood security of these marginalized section of society. These communities are critically dependent on agriculture and forests for livelihood and face the growing threat of losing their livelihood options due to fast depleting resources like land and forests “
Ms Yashoda Pradhan of Kerandia village in Nimapara block of Puri district in Odisha is a victim of Mahanadi floods 22. Her house and farm field is under water since last 2 days. As the water level is rising then the situation is going to be worsened. Her family have lost the food grains and cooking is not possible. The whole family of 4 members are living on stoked dry food which is going to end soon. Her 2 acres of paddy field which was shown recently is completely submerged and destroyed. Her half acre of vegetable field( ladies figure) is completely submerged since last 2 days and will be damaged within a day or two. Her family has lost one year agri income with immediate effect, affecting the food security of the family for next year. She will be distress selling her household assets( including cows) to withstand the effect of floods. Her son who returned from migration due to Covid will again go for “Dadan” ( migrant worker) to kerala.
Dear Friends, DSS is doing a food for work drive in Odisha. We are targeting Dalits for shramdan in reviving community ponds. They work for 2-3 hours a day for 5 days and get ration worth Rs 1000 per family. It will help securing their food need during Covid as well as improve water availability in next season.
DSS is raising donation and contributions to support this programme during Covid time. Will you be able to spread this campaign in your circle for donations. Kindly donate generously for this relief cum development initiative.
