Surendra Hanspal from Raipur is interviewing Carrom world champion Yogesh Pardesi who has also won the 40th Inter state carom championships which have just been concluded. Yogesh Pardesi expresses his sorrow over carom as a sport being disregarded in comparison to cricket players. He feels that support from media, and cash awards in the game will help promote the game and make it popular. For more Surendra Ji can be reached at 09425202442

Brajesh from Rewa says that in district in rural areas, the Anganwadi kendras are a kilometre or two away from the settlements . The children cannot walk the distance, and are not attending. With the result, malnutrition is a common problem. He lists the number of malnourished children from many villages which he has surveyed. Although district collector has been informed, but still there is no action. For details contact Brajesh at 09584577625

Jitendra kumar Yadav from Jaipur in Rajasthan is distressed about the disappearing forests near his village. About 500 bigha of forests have been reduced to about 50 bighas by the operating crushers that belong to influential people in the area. He is looking for help from all to stop deforestation thanks to mining in the area. For more Jitendra Ji can be reached at 07665554754

Shraddha from Jan Swsthya Sahyog in Ganiari, Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh says that first aid does not require specialists, and can save a life. If someone has experienced a burn due to fire, electric shock, or hot oil, clean cold water should be used immediately, and then the area kept cool by applying it repeatedly. Boils help the skin heal faster because they retain liquid inside. If the area burnt is more than 20%, professional help in a hospital is a must. The sufferer should not be given water to drink in severe burn cases, as it can cause him to vomit blood. For more Shraddha can be reached at 09981367731

In Matabagha panchayat in District Malkangiri, Odisha three of the farm pond making tasks given in year 2010-11 have not been paid for. Poornaguda , 21 labourers Rs 55535
Matabagha – 8 labourers payment pending Rs 16675
Matabagha – 7 labour- about 13000. They have followed up with the authorities, but nothing happened. The lack of response is disheartening and payment to the people will encourage them to take on more tasks under the MNREGA scheme. For more details contact Vikas kumar Danshana at 09437970303