Life is Happier 10 years ago, Jeevan Initiative’s survey finds  
  
GUWAHATI, Sept 30: Voluntary organization Jeevan Initiative has conducted the 
first ever Aspiration Survey in Assam. The finding’s report was 
presented before media in a press meet on Friday. 2368 respondents from 
various villages-towns as well as Guwahati took part in the survey 
process during July to September this year.  A team of coordination of 
Jeevan Initiative spread all across the state, led by its managing 
trustee, Jeevan magazine ediotor Suresh Ranjan Goduka conducted this 
survey.
How much do the people of Assam dream to earn? 5.7 % dream of earning 61,000 
rupees, while 76.9 % dream of 9,57,000 rupees per annum.
Asked to prioritize on a 0 to 10 scale, respondents set 8.3 for their basic 
family needs, 5.3 for as much earning as possible and 5.1 for not thinking 
ywice while spending.
What people want to achieve in their lifetime? Within given 
alternatives, asked to prioritize on 0 to 10 scale, they set 8.1 for 
career, 8 for love, 7.3 for fame, 7 for money, 6.8 for house, 6.5 for 
land, 6.3 for power and 5.7 for own car. 
Th other findings of the survey are: 
. 45 % as Assam after 10 years as a heaven of cortruption, unrest, ethnic 
clashes 
. Life is happier than 10 years ago for 59 %
. 76% think Assam is not safe for their or child’s future
. 62% think people are more responsible for their or child’s future\
. Teaching highest priority, agriculture lowest
. 55% seek punishment for ex-militants
. 61% think job termination of government employees asking for bribe
. 62% think ethnic autonomy will divide Assam in pieces
. Only 10 % think MLAs, MPs represent citizens’ opinion
This is the first aspiration survey with Assam as its backdrop. 
Detailed report with expert comments will appaer in the fothcoming 
edition of Jeevan magazine. It is hoped the findings will help the 
government, policymakers, academicians, social scientists, reserachers, 
media and various organizations in reviewing and planning their 
policies.  
             (The Sentinel ,01.10.2011)
 
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