The people of Joda block are mainly dependent on the mines related work for their livelihood. However, local adivasi people have recently shown interest in agriculture as an alternative source of income.
Sources close to former Joda Block Chairman Kabindra Naik said total six SHGs are involved in farming ginger, turmeric and paddy in six acres of land in Kendudihi village of Guali GP under Joda block and sapling for turmeric has been ordered from Kandhamal district, worldwide famous for turmeric.
The staff from PA ,ITDA, Champua had come to the village to impart training on the cultivation, sources added.
If this will be successful then it will be done in an extensive way, it was revealed.