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Weathering the Storm in Ersama
What did the Government do to improve life in Orissa? Why did Prashant resist the plan?
To improve the life in Orissa, the Government also decided to set up institutions for orphans and the women. Prashant resisted the plan as he felt these institutions would increase the stigma and loneliness in widows. Instead, he encouraged the foster families.
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What havoc had the super cyclone wreaked in the life of the people of Orissa?
How has Prashant, a teenager been able to help the people of his village?
How have the people of the community helped one another? What role did the women of Kalikuda play during those days?
Why do Prashant and other volunteers resist the plan to set up institutions for orphans and widows ? What alternatives do they consider?
Do you think Prashant is a good leader? Do you think young people can get together to help people during natural calamities?
What hit Orissa on 27th October, 1999?
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What happened when Prashant had gone to visit his friend in Ersama?
How did Prashant contribute to improve the condition of the shelter?
How did Prashant help the children affected by he cyclone and flood?
How did Prashant help the women affected by the devastating cyclone?
Natural calamities have become the order of the day. What is more important is how prepared we are to face these tragedies in our lives. Based on your reading of the story, write a paragraph on ‘Preparing the Community for a Natural Disaster.’
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