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The educational status of the district has also improved. Many schools have

been established in the district. My school has also been upgraded to the higher
secondary level since last year. However, the school has been asking for some
assistance to employ more efficient teaching faculties and to improve the school’s
physical infrastructures.

The hills in the northern side of my village were barren until a few years back.
But now various types of trees have been planted by the collective efforts of
the villagers and the support provided by the District Co-ordination Committee
and Rural Municipality. It has made our village green and beautiful. After the
introduction of the concept of a community forest, a number of forests of the
district have been preserved. Several consumer groups have been formed to look

after them. People are encouraged to adopt organic farming for the collection
and processing of medicinal herbs. The District Co-ordination Committee has
also planned for the preservation and promotion of our historical, cultural and
religious heritage to promote tourism.

The government has established primary health centers in many parts of the
district. There are also some medical dispensaries. Health facilities are also
improving. The awareness programs conducted by different social service
organizations are encouraging locals to visit health centers instead of going to
Dhami and Jhankri. Aama Samuha and other local organizations are playing
vital roles in overcoming different types of social problems and carrying out

various development works. People are constructing toilets near their houses
instead of going to the forest or open areas.

Sister, I hope there have been some changes in your district too. I hope you
will also share the development works and plans of your district with me. I also
request you to visit Jumla to see the recent changes that have taken place.

Your loving brother

Ramesh Budha

KEY TERMS
Barren : the land which is not good enough for plants to grow on it
Edible : suitable to be eaten
Faculties : teachers of different subjects/departments

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